Environmental Scientist Salary in Washington
Based on 4K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$98,300
$47.26/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
+22.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $154K
4K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,140 |
| 25th percentile | $79,950 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,300 |
| 75th percentile | $127,770 |
| 90th percentile | $153,960 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,770 |
| 2023 | $84,760 |
| 2024 | $88,670 |
| 2025 | $98,300 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,770 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $84,760 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $88,670 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $98,300 | $80,042 |