Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $79,370 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.16
10th percentile $26,060
90th percentile $158,850
Employed locally 30
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,060
    25th
    $43,770
    50th (median)
    $79,370
    75th
    $137,490
    90th
    $158,850

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 135% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 35% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $82,310

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$62,760
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$41,320
    School Psychologists$77,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$63,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in El Paso, TX is $38.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in El Paso, TX is 0.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $26,060 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,770.