Environmental Scientist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 4K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$65,800
$31.635/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
-15.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $107K
4K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,160 |
| 25th percentile | $58,800 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,800 |
| 75th percentile | $84,080 |
| 90th percentile | $106,650 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,530 |
| 2023 | $67,380 |
| 2024 | $65,800 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,530 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $67,380 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $65,800 | $77,423 |