The median annual wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $109,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $115,190.
Pay spans roughly $65,780 at the 10th percentile to $180,360 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $52.65 per hour. An estimated 2,780 people work as environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $109,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $115,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $52.65 |
| 10th percentile | $65,780 |
| 90th percentile | $180,360 |
| Employment | 2,780 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.