Environmental Scientist Salary in New York
Based on 4K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$82,160
$39.5/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
+2.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $139K
4K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,240 |
| 25th percentile | $67,040 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $82,160 |
| 75th percentile | $104,310 |
| 90th percentile | $139,490 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,790 |
| 2023 | $82,600 |
| 2024 | $80,240 |
| 2025 | $82,160 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,790 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $82,600 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $80,240 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $82,160 | $80,042 |