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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $79,790 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $53,390
90th percentile $110,150
Employed locally 40
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,390
    25th
    $61,960
    50th (median)
    $79,790
    75th
    $94,310
    90th
    $110,150

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 119% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 19% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,890
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$115,500
    School Psychologists$74,740
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$50,040
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$82,510
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$72,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Killeen, TX is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Killeen, TX is 0.3% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $53,390 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,960.