Associate Environmental Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Environmental Specialist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Environmental Specialist in the United States is $101,547 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, an Associate Environmental Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,957
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,065 to $111,707
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,432
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Associate Environmental Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $111,707 $9,309 $2,148 $54
Average $101,547 $8,462 $1,953 $49
25th Percentile $92,065 $7,672 $1,770 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Environmental Specialist Salaries

An Associate Environmental Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Environmental Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Environmental Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $97,649
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,936
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,368
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,845
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,834
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Environmental Specialist$97,649
Intermediate Level Associate Environmental Specialist$97,936
Senior Level Associate Environmental Specialist$99,368
Specialist Level Associate Environmental Specialist$101,845
Expert Level Associate Environmental Specialist$104,834
$97,649 0 yr
$97,936 < 2 yrs
$99,368 2-4 yrs
$101,845 5-8 yrs
$104,834 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Environmental Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Environmental Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $112,433.
  • California: $112,006.
  • Massachusetts: $110,514.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Environmental Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $128,081
  • San Francisco: $126,822
  • Oakland: $124,009

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Environmental Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.52% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Healthcare Services (Mentioned in 3.43% Job Postings): The improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury and other physical and mental impairments in people. Health care is delivered by health professionals and allied health fields.
  • Environmental Science (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Environmental science refers to a grouping of scientific disciplines that are all concerned with the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the surroundings in which organisms live.
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Commitment 4.52%
Healthcare Services 3.43%
Environmental Science 1.43%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Associate Environmental Specialist's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Environmental Science: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $109,671
8%
Environmental Science
 $108,655
7%
Project Management
 $108,655
7%
Team Management
 $107,640
6%
Innovation
 $107,640
6%
Program Management
 $107,640
6%
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How Education impacts an Associate Environmental Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Environmental Specialists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Environmental Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $106,160 and $112,030).

Associate Environmental Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Environmental Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 13.9%
Associates 5.0%
Bachelors 53.3%
Masters 23.9%
Doctorate 3.3%
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Associate Environmental Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Environmental Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$92,065
Average $101,547/year
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Average $8,462/month
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Average $1,953/week
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Average $49/hour
$54
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $111,707 $9,309 $2,148 $54
Average $101,547 $8,462 $1,953 $49
25th Percentile $92,065 $7,672 $1,770 $44

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Salary Trends for Associate Environmental Specialist

Salaries for an Associate Environmental Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,611 in 2023 to around $80,650 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Environmental Specialist salary trends, .

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