Assistant Environmental Scientist Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Environmental Scientist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Environmental Scientist in the United States is $104,842 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,714
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,190 to $116,814
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,045
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Assistant Environmental Scientist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $116,814 $9,735 $2,246 $56
Average $104,842 $8,737 $2,016 $50
25th Percentile $99,190 $8,266 $1,908 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Environmental Scientist Salaries

An Assistant 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

  • District of Columbia: $116,081.
  • California: $115,641.
  • Massachusetts: $114,100.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant 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:

  • San Jose: $132,237
  • San Francisco: $130,789
  • Oakland: $128,033

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Environmental Scientist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 13.75% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Analysis (Mentioned in 3.11% Job Postings): Data analysis is a process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making. Data analysis has multiple facets and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, and is used in different business, science, and social science domains. In today's business world, data analysis plays a role in making decisions more scientific and helping businesses operate more effectively. Data mining is a particular data analysis technique that focuses on modeling and knowledge discovery for predictive rather than purely descriptive purposes, while business intelligence covers data analysis that relies heavily on aggregation, focusing mainly on business information. In statistical applications, data analysis can be divided into descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and confirmatory data analysis (CDA). EDA focuses on discovering new features in the data while CDA focuses on confirming or falsifying existing hypotheses. Predictive analytics focuses on application of statistical models for predictive forecasting or classification, while text analytics applies statistical, linguistic, and structural techniques to extract and classify information from textual sources, a species of unstructured data. All of the above are varieties of data analysis.
  • Oncology (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Designing, constructing, and repairing dental prosthetics and restorative and orthodontic devices to help patients correct dental conditions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 13.75%
Data Analysis 3.11%
Oncology 2.2%
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 Assistant Environmental Scientist's salary.
  • Cell Biology: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Biotechnology: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cell Biology
$112,181
7%
Biotechnology
$112,181
7%
Machine Learning
$111,133
6%
Bioinformatics
$111,133
6%
Cell Culture
$111,133
6%
Molecular Biology
$110,084
5%
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Assistant Environmental Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Environmental Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Environmental Scientist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Environmental Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Environmental Scientist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$125,810$60.020%
Energy & Utilities$120,568$58.015%
Chemicals$115,326$55.010%
Healthcare$110,084$53.05%

How Education impacts an Assistant Environmental Scientist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Environmental Scientists enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 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 Assistant Environmental Scientist with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $109,154 and $115,729).

Assistant Environmental Scientist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Environmental Scientist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 0.2%
Associates 0.6%
Bachelors 20.9%
Masters 16.0%
Doctorate 62.4%
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Assistant Environmental Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Environmental Scientist

Salaries for an Assistant Environmental Scientist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,770 in 2023 to around $74,049 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Environmental Scientist salary trends, .

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FAQ about Assistant Environmental Scientist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Environmental Scientist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Environmental Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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