Environmental Scientist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 3K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$79,920
$38.423/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
+3.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $127K
3K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,130 |
| 25th percentile | $58,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,920 |
| 75th percentile | $102,350 |
| 90th percentile | $126,670 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,100 |
| 2023 | $81,020 |
| 2024 | $79,920 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,100 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $81,020 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $79,920 | $77,423 |