The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Virginia is $78,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,910.
Pay spans roughly $56,310 at the 10th percentile to $128,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.57 per hour. An estimated 2,700 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $78,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,910 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.57 |
| 10th percentile | $56,310 |
| 90th percentile | $128,940 |
| Employment | 2,700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.