How much does a Senior Environmental Scientist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Environmental Scientist in Los Angeles, CA is $130,634. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $116,474 to $145,857, with most professionals earning between $103,582 and $159,718.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Environmental Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $103,582 Los Angeles,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $116,474 Los Angeles,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $130,634 Los Angeles,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $145,857 Los Angeles,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $159,718 Los Angeles,CA March 01, 2025
25% $116,474 10% $103,582 90% $159,718 75% $145,857 $130,634 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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