The salary statistics and trend of environmental scientists and health specialists in the industry of remediation and other waste management services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare environmental scientist and health specialist salaries in different industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,310 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,050 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $127,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for environmental scientists and health specialists in the industry of remediation and other waste management services. 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 health specialists is $127,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,050. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent environmental scientists and health specialists is $42,310.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of environmental scientists and health specialists in the industry of Remediation and Other Waste Management Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,050 | -14.68% | -1.26% |
| 2016 | $71,160 | 8.45% | - |
| 2015 | $65,150 | -10.33% | - |
| 2014 | $71,880 | 9.71% | - |
| 2013 | $64,900 | 3.19% | - |
| 2012 | $62,830 | - | - |
The average salaries of environmental scientists and health specialists in seven industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of environmental scientists and health specialists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Waste Collection | |
| Administrative and Support Services | |
| Temporary Help Services | |
| Employment Services | |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | |