Environmental Scientist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 330+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$100,730
$48.428/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
+25.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $139K
330 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,420 |
| 25th percentile | $79,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,730 |
| 75th percentile | $123,180 |
| 90th percentile | $139,050 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,580 |
| 2023 | $87,840 |
| 2024 | $90,460 |
| 2025 | $100,730 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,580 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $87,840 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $90,460 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $100,730 | $80,042 |