Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for environmental scientists and specialists, including health is $37.76 an hour ($78,540 a year). About 2,460 people work in this job there.

$37.76Median hourly pay
$62,210–$95,120Middle half of workers, yearly
2,460People in this job in Ohio

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($82,220). Ohio ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for environmental scientists and specialists, including health in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.33$50,610
25% of workers$29.91$62,210
Half of workers (median)$37.76$78,540
75% of workers$45.73$95,120
90% of workers$52.64$109,490

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbus$82,350870
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$81,350140
Toledo$81,070190
Akron$72,530340
Cincinnati$67,380300
Canton-Massillon$67,22030
Cleveland$66,890250

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Chemists$85,270
Physicists$162,900

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.