Environmental Scientist Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 1K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$122,440
$58.865/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
+58.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $182K
1K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,050 |
| 25th percentile | $93,130 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $122,440 |
| 75th percentile | $155,670 |
| 90th percentile | $182,350 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,400 |
| 2023 | $115,730 |
| 2024 | $122,440 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,400 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $115,730 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $122,440 | $77,423 |