Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $82,310 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.57
10th percentile $52,790
90th percentile $187,390
Employed locally 30
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,790
    25th
    $63,430
    50th (median)
    $82,310
    75th
    $187,390
    90th
    $187,390

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 138% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 38% above 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $79,790

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$31,010
    Biological Technicians$37,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$68,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$68,580
    Physical Scientists, All Other$80,250
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in College Station, TX is $39.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in College Station, TX is 2.8% above 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $52,790 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,430.