Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $76,950 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $60,370
90th percentile $118,390
Employed locally 650
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,370
    25th
    $63,360
    50th (median)
    $76,950
    75th
    $96,990
    90th
    $118,390

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 79% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $178,960
    District of Columbia $122,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,520
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,310
    Monroe, MI $107,990

    Nearby metros — Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $98,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $91,890
    Tyler, TX $89,500
    Waco, TX $84,670
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $83,070
    College Station-Bryan, TX $82,310

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    School Psychologists $77,770
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Austin, TX is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.46 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries?

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Austin, TX is 3.9% below the national median of $80,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Austin?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $60,370 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,360.