Project Environmental Scientist Salary in the United States

How much does a Project Environmental Scientist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Project Environmental Scientist in the United States is $58,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,358
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,550 to $62,488
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,371
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Project Environmental Scientist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $62,488 $5,207 $1,202 $30
Average $58,238 $4,853 $1,120 $28
25th Percentile $52,550 $4,379 $1,011 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Project Environmental Scientist Salaries

A Project 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 Project Environmental Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Project 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): $56,263
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $56,658
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,080
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,295
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,159
Levels Salary
Entry Level Project Environmental Scientist$56,263
Intermediate Level Project Environmental Scientist$56,658
Senior Level Project Environmental Scientist$58,080
Specialist Level Project Environmental Scientist$60,295
Expert Level Project Environmental Scientist$61,159
$56,263 0 yr
$56,658 < 2 yrs
$58,080 2-4 yrs
$60,295 5-8 yrs
$61,159 > 8 yrs
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How Do Project 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 Project Environmental Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $64,481.
  • California: $64,237.
  • Massachusetts: $63,381.

Top Paying Cities for Project 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: $73,456
  • San Francisco: $72,734
  • Oakland: $71,121

What Skills Can Increase a Project Environmental Scientist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.18% 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.
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (Mentioned in 4.27% Job Postings): Good manufacturing practice (GMP) is a system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.18%
Good Manufacturing Practice 4.27%
Material Handling 2.44%
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 a Project Environmental Scientist's salary.
  • Good Manufacturing Practice: Can increase your salary by up to 56%.
  • Food Safety: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • SOP: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Good Manufacturing Practice
$90,852
56%
Food Safety
$71,633
23%
SOP
$64,062
10%
Problem Solving
$63,480
9%
Communication Skills
$61,733
6%
Customer Service
$61,733
6%
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Project Environmental Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Project 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Project Environmental Scientist

Salaries for a Project Environmental Scientist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,623 in 2023 to around $51,431 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Project Environmental Scientist salary trends, .

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2024 $51,867
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