The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $92,540 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $93,850.
Pay spans roughly $55,830 at the 10th percentile to $132,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $44.49 per hour. An estimated 1,190 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $92,540 |
| Mean (annual) | $93,850 |
| Median (hourly) | $44.49 |
| 10th percentile | $55,830 |
| 90th percentile | $132,580 |
| Employment | 1,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.