Environmental Scientist Salary in Louisiana
Based on 2K+ workers in Louisiana
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (LA)
$67,260
$32.337/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
-13.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $130K
2K employed in Louisiana
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,570 |
| 25th percentile | $53,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $67,260 |
| 75th percentile | $96,320 |
| 90th percentile | $130,300 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Louisiana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $73,740 |
| 2023 | $67,000 |
| 2024 | $67,260 |
| Year | Louisiana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $73,740 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $67,000 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $67,260 | $77,423 |