Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Louisiana
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Louisiana earn a median salary of $70,940 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $80,060. An estimated 1,460 environmental scientists and specialists, including health are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $64,590 to $84,760 depending on location.
$70,940
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$84,760
Highest paying metro
$64,590
Lowest paying metro
1,460
Employed in Louisiana
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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
inEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $84,760 | $61,300 | $119,850 | 290 |
| Shreveport, LA | $79,400 | $49,770 | $98,420 | 40 |
| Alexandria, LA | $72,730 | $50,620 | $92,440 | 30 |
| Slidell, LA | $69,440 | $51,210 | $81,380 | 80 |
| Monroe, LA | $69,070 | $50,140 | $92,120 | 50 |
| Lafayette, LA | $69,000 | $55,120 | $91,990 | 70 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $67,920 | $57,940 | $98,560 | 60 |
| Houma, LA | $66,530 | $53,420 | $97,680 | 30 |
| Central Louisiana | $65,960 | $54,850 | $85,230 | 40 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $64,590 | $54,300 | $86,890 | 770 |