Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health is $47.05 an hour ($97,860 a year). About 1,370 people work in this job there.

$47.05Median hourly pay
$76,360–$113,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,370People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($82,220). It is 11% higher than the Minnesota median ($88,000).

Pay range for environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.38$59,040
25% of workers$36.71$76,360
Half of workers (median)$47.05$97,860
75% of workers$54.60$113,570
90% of workers$65.64$136,540

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$97,8601,370
Rochester$94,58050
Mankato$82,35040
Duluth$82,050140

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Compliance Officers$91,150
Managers, All Other$153,860
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$99,170
Chemists$99,280

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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