MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 19-2041

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $96,330 +20% above national average (national: $80,060)
$99,340Mean Annual
$46Median Hourly
2,890Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$96,330
$58,290
10th pct.
$136,790
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$58,290$28.02
25th percentile$74,570$35.85
50th percentile (median)$96,330$46.31
75th percentile$117,090$56.30
90th percentile (top earners)$136,790$65.76
Mean (average)$99,340$47.76

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $96,330
District of Columbia $122,440 +27%
California $97,520 +1%
Oregon $93,560 -3%
Rhode Island $90,460 -6%
Illinois $89,010 -8%
Washington $88,670 -8%
Minnesota $87,210 -9%
Alaska $87,060 -10%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $96,250 3,380
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $96,410 2,060
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $96,450 340
Accountants and Auditors $96,580 45,520
Logisticians $96,630 5,960
Respiratory Therapists $96,940 2,140

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Massachusetts?

The mean environmental scientists and specialists, including health salary in Massachusetts is $99,340 per year. The median (middle) salary is $96,330 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Massachusetts?

Entry-level environmental scientists and specialists, including healths (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $58,290 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $74,570 per year.

What is the highest Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $136,790 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $117,090 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary compare to the national average?

The median environmental scientists and specialists, including health salary in Massachusetts is $96,330, which is +20% above national average of $80,060.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes