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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $98,900 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.55
10th percentile $60,940
90th percentile $165,090
Employed locally 50
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,940
    25th
    $76,700
    50th (median)
    $98,900
    75th
    $129,610
    90th
    $165,090

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 106% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 6% 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
    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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $79,790

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,660
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $35,700
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $165,830
    Chemical Technicians $58,290
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,080
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $66,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Midland, TX is $47.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Midland, TX is 23.5% above 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $60,940 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,700.