The salary statistics and trend of environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare environmental scientist and geoscientists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $48,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,350 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,800 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $123,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $160,880 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) environmental scientists and geoscientists is $160,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,800. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent environmental scientists and geoscientists is $48,760.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $90,800 | 5.47% | 11.56% |
| 2016 | $85,830 | -0.34% | - |
| 2015 | $86,120 | 6.17% | - |
| 2014 | $80,810 | -2.22% | - |
| 2013 | $82,600 | 2.78% | - |
| 2012 | $80,300 | - | - |
The average salaries of environmental scientists and geoscientists in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of environmental scientists and geoscientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Legal Services | |