Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$132,620
  2. 2California$106,510
  3. 3Rhode Island$100,730
  4. 4Massachusetts$100,640
  5. 5Washington$98,300
  6. 6Oregon$97,440
  7. 7Texas$92,000
  8. 8Alaska$91,960
  9. 9Utah$90,710
  10. 10Minnesota$88,000
  11. 11New Mexico$86,630
  12. 12Colorado$85,990
  13. 13Georgia$85,710
  14. 14North Dakota$84,570
  15. 15Maryland$84,190