What are the main factors that influence an Environmental Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Environmental Scientist's salary?

An Environmental Scientist's salary grows with experience: an Environmental Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,836, an Environmental Scientist (2-4 years)earns $88,615, an Environmental Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $104,532, an Environmental Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $127,835, an Environmental Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $156,101,

What are the highest paying states for an Environmental Scientist?

Environmental Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Environmental Scientist roles are District of Columbia $97,436, California $97,067, Massachusetts $95,773. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Environmental Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Environmental Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Environmental Data Scientist: $123,192; Senior Environmental Scientist: $109,243; Environmental Scientist I: $108,824; Assistant Environmental Scientist: $104,761; Associate Environmental Scientist: $104,359.

Environmental Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Environmental Scientist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Scientist in Delaware is $89,120 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,259
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,013 to $95,997
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,631

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Environmental Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,997	$8,000	$1,846	$46
Average	$89,120	$7,427	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,013	$6,751	$1,558	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Scientist Salaries

An Environmental Scientist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Environmental Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Scientist'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): $75,836
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,615
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,532
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,835
Expert (over 8 years): $156,101

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Scientist	$75,836
Environme... Level Environmental Scientist	$88,615
Environme... Level Environmental Scientist	$104,532
Environme... Level Environmental Scientist	$127,835
Environme... Level Environmental Scientist	$156,101

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How Do Environmental Scientist 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 Environmental Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,436.
California: $97,067.
Massachusetts: $95,773.

District of Columbia $97,436 California $97,067 Massachusetts $95,773 Washington $95,421 New Jersey $95,386 Alaska $95,263 Connecticut $94,048 New York $93,556

Hawaii $91,980 Rhode Island $91,241 Maryland $90,739 Minnesota $90,053 Colorado $89,789 Illinois $89,701 Oregon $89,367 Delaware $89,120

New Hampshire $88,965 Virginia $88,619 Pennsylvania $87,607 Nevada $87,096 North Dakota $86,929 Michigan $86,665 Wisconsin $86,568 Vermont $86,375

Texas $85,838 Maine $85,803 Arizona $85,750 Ohio $85,688 Georgia $84,879 Indiana $84,474 Wyoming $84,394 Utah $84,271

Iowa $84,218 Kansas $83,796 Louisiana $83,673 North Carolina $83,629 Missouri $83,611 Florida $83,268 Montana $83,083 Nebraska $82,907

Kentucky $82,810 South Carolina $82,458 Tennessee $82,238 Idaho $82,150 New Mexico $81,508 Oklahoma $81,367 Alabama $80,848 South Dakota $79,977

Arkansas $79,502 West Virginia $79,246 Mississippi $78,481

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Scientists

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:

Lincoln: $88,719
Little Creek: $89,368
Magnolia: $89,240

Lincoln, DE $88,719 Little Creek, DE $89,368 Magnolia, DE $89,240 Milford, DE $88,944 Marydel, DE $89,090 Millsboro, DE $88,347 Millville, DE $88,483 Milton, DE $88,636

Nassau, DE $88,700 Ocean View, DE $88,468 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,638 Seaford, DE $88,688 Selbyville, DE $88,321 Smyrna, DE $89,430 Viola, DE $89,018 Woodside, DE $89,258

Bear, DE $89,052 Newark, DE $89,018 Claymont, DE $89,200 Delaware City, DE $89,107 Hockessin, DE $89,010 Kirkwood, DE $89,090 Middletown, DE $89,125 Montchanin, DE $89,030

New Castle, DE $89,044 Odessa, DE $89,169 Port Penn, DE $89,228 Rockland, DE $89,039 Saint Georges, DE $89,096 Townsend, DE $89,234 Winterthur, DE $89,050 Lewes, DE $88,671

Wilmington, DE $89,015 Dover, DE $89,368 Dover Afb, DE $88,898 Bethany Beach, DE $88,375 Bethel, DE $88,466 Bridgeville, DE $88,675 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,117 Cheswold, DE $89,339

Clayton, DE $89,342 Dagsboro, DE $88,313 Delmar, DE $88,172 Ellendale, DE $88,439 Felton, DE $88,937 Fenwick Island, DE $88,333 Frankford, DE $88,179 Frederica, DE $89,025

Georgetown, DE $88,280 Greenwood, DE $88,689 Harbeson, DE $88,374 Harrington, DE $88,825 Hartly, DE $89,101 Houston, DE $88,698 Kenton, DE $89,346 Laurel, DE $88,227

Yorklyn, DE $89,037

Environmental Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Scientist'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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$81,013

Average $89,120/year

$95,997

$6,751

Average $7,427/month

$8,000

$1,558

Average $1,714/week

$1,846

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,997	$8,000	$1,846	$46
Average	$89,120	$7,427	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,013	$6,751	$1,558	$39

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