Environmental Scientist Salary in Washington
Based on 4K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$88,670
$42.63/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
+14.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $134K
4K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,170 |
| 25th percentile | $74,460 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $88,670 |
| 75th percentile | $108,650 |
| 90th percentile | $134,320 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,770 |
| 2023 | $84,760 |
| 2024 | $88,670 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,770 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $84,760 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $88,670 | $77,423 |