Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in California
SOC 19-2041 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
12,490Jobs in California
$112,360Mean annual wage
2nd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,350 | $31.42 |
| 25th percentile | $81,480 | $39.17 |
| Median (50th) | $106,510 | $51.21 |
| 75th percentile | $132,770 | $63.83 |
| 90th percentile | $161,910 | $77.84 |
| Mean | $112,360 | $54.02 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($133,190), California ($112,360), Massachusetts ($104,760); the lowest are Missouri ($66,360), Mississippi ($67,460), Delaware ($68,460). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12,490 | $112,360 | $106,510 |
| Arizona | 1,970 | $92,740 | $80,600 |
| Nevada | 490 | $89,850 | $83,050 |
| Oregon | 1,370 | $97,100 | $97,440 |