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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $78,120 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.56
10th percentile $52,350
90th percentile $139,110
Employed locally 950
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,350
    25th
    $62,980
    50th (median)
    $78,120
    75th
    $102,490
    90th
    $139,110

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 90% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 10% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$51,570
    School Psychologists$80,030
    Chemical Technicians$61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Dallas, TX is $37.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Dallas, TX is 2.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $52,350 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,980.