Environmental Scientist Salary in Wisconsin
Based on 920+ workers in Wisconsin
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WI)
$72,820
$35.01/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
-9.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $104K
920 employed in Wisconsin
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,580 |
| 25th percentile | $62,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,820 |
| 75th percentile | $86,610 |
| 90th percentile | $104,360 |
Top-Paying Industries for Environmental Scientist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Environmental Scientists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Environmental Scientists in Wisconsin tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $134,100 | 110 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $122,660 | 210 |
| Manufacturing | $120,930 | 1K |
| Utilities | $115,170 | 1K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $110,020 | 1K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Wisconsin vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wisconsin) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,690 |
| 2023 | $66,000 |
| 2024 | $68,980 |
| 2025 | $72,820 |
| 2026 (projected) | $76,874 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wisconsin Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,690 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $66,000 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $68,980 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $72,820 | $80,042 |
| 2026 (projected) | $76,874 | $84,498 |
Environmental Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Wisconsin
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $62,560 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $72,820 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $86,610 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $104,360 |
Environmental Scientist Salary in Other States
Related Environmental Scientist Salaries in Wisconsin
How other high-demand occupations in Wisconsin compare to Environmental Scientist ($72,820 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Environmental Scientist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in WI | $173,120 | +137.7% | $83.23/hr |
| Psychologist in WI | $113,360 | +55.7% | $54.50/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in WI | $106,480 | +46.2% | $51.19/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in WI | $84,290 | +15.8% | $40.52/hr |
| Medical Scientist in WI | $82,530 | +13.3% | $39.68/hr |
| Chemist in WI | $78,730 | +8.1% | $37.85/hr |
| Geoscientist in WI | $78,610 | +8.0% | $37.79/hr |
| Logistician in WI | $73,180 | +0.5% | $35.18/hr |
| Operations Research Analyst in WI | $71,820 | -1.4% | $34.53/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in WI | $74,010 | +1.6% | $35.58/hr |
| Purchasing Agent in WI | $70,880 | -2.7% | $34.08/hr |
| Training and Development Specialist in WI | $70,770 | -2.8% | $34.02/hr |