Environmental Scientist Salary in New York
Based on 4K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$80,240
$38.577/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
+3.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – $136K
4K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,650 |
| 25th percentile | $65,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,240 |
| 75th percentile | $102,560 |
| 90th percentile | $135,920 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,790 |
| 2023 | $82,600 |
| 2024 | $80,240 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,790 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $82,600 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $80,240 | $77,423 |