Environmental Scientist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 370+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$90,460
$43.49/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
+16.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $132K
370 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,690 |
| 25th percentile | $78,100 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $90,460 |
| 75th percentile | $108,930 |
| 90th percentile | $131,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,580 |
| 2023 | $87,840 |
| 2024 | $90,460 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,580 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $87,840 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $90,460 | $77,423 |