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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $79,520 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.23
10th percentile $49,080
90th percentile $136,940
Employed locally 1,350
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,080
    25th
    $61,290
    50th (median)
    $79,520
    75th
    $106,300
    90th
    $136,940

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 99% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 1% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,680
    Chemical Technicians$74,620
    Chemists$110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49,980
    Biological Technicians$49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Houston, TX is $38.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Houston, TX is 0.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $49,080 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,290.