Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health is $48.25 an hour ($100,360 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.

$48.25Median hourly pay
$80,160–$127,310Middle half of workers, yearly
2,270People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($82,220). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($100,640).

Pay range for environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.52$63,490
25% of workers$38.54$80,160
Half of workers (median)$48.25$100,360
75% of workers$61.21$127,310
90% of workers$69.35$144,250

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Springfield$103,930120
Worcester$103,730200
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$100,3602,270
Barnstable Town$96,630100
Pittsfield$88,51030
Amherst Town-Northampton$86,20070

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for environmental scientists and specialists, including health

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +6.1% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Compliance Officers$103,940
Managers, All Other$184,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$105,960
Environmental Engineers$109,620
Chemists$127,290
Physicists$106,000

Other job titles for this job

Environmental Protection SpecialistEnvironmental DesignerEnvironmental PlannerEnvironmental AnalystEnvironmental ConsultantEnvironmental Safety SpecialistEnvironmental ScientistEnvironmental Systems CoordinatorEnvironmentalistEnvironmental Health and Safety SpecialistAir AnalystAquatic Ecologist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.