Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $83,070 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.94
10th percentile $50,050
90th percentile $128,390
Employed locally 270
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,050
    25th
    $60,510
    50th (median)
    $83,070
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $128,390

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 112% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 12% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $82,310
    Killeen-Temple, TX $79,790

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102,900
    School Psychologists$75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in San Antonio, TX is $39.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in San Antonio, TX is 3.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $50,050 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,510.