Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Virginia
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Virginia earn a median salary of $76,187 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.8% vs the national median of $80,060. An estimated 2,050 environmental scientists and specialists, including health are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $66,600 to $90,940 depending on location.
$76,187
Avg median salary in Virginia
$90,940
Highest paying metro
$66,600
Lowest paying metro
2,050
Employed in Virginia
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inEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Virginia | $90,940 | $66,790 | $138,810 | 40 |
| Northern West Virginia | $82,390 | $55,900 | $94,660 | 100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $80,350 | $64,990 | $113,500 | 60 |
| Richmond, VA | $78,140 | $64,930 | $93,120 | 830 |
| West Virginia | $77,980 | $58,340 | $97,730 | 310 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $76,460 | $63,070 | $99,570 | 400 |
| Southwest Virginia | $74,450 | $59,990 | $93,510 | 40 |
| Roanoke, VA | $72,680 | $61,840 | $84,810 | 140 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $70,690 | $63,160 | $85,010 | 60 |
| Southside Virginia | $67,380 | $57,180 | $77,220 | 30 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $66,600 | $53,870 | $87,550 | 40 |