Environmental Scientist Salary in California
Based on 13K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$97,520
$46.885/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
+26.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $159K
13K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,430 |
| 25th percentile | $76,600 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,520 |
| 75th percentile | $129,170 |
| 90th percentile | $158,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,100 |
| 2023 | $95,890 |
| 2024 | $97,520 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,100 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $95,890 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $97,520 | $77,423 |