Hourly Wage for Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary in the United States

Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Entry Level Environmental Scientist?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Entry Level Environmental Scientist in the United States is $57. While Salary.com is seeing that Entry Level Environmental Scientist salary in the US can go up to $71 or down to $52, but most earn between $54 and $65. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Environmental Scientist in the United States.

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Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $52 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $54 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $57 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $65 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Environmental Scientist Salary $71 US April 01, 2026
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    Entry Level Environmental Scientist

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Average Hourly Wage

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57

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
58
71
64
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Environmental Scientist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Entry Level Environmental Scientist ranges from $54 to $65 with the average hourly pay of $57. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $58 to $71 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $64.
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