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Environmental Scientist

A comprehensive guide to Environmental Scientist licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$76,523 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
$97,520Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board2 yearsDetails
MA
MassachusettsCompact: Yes
$96,330Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
OR
OregonCompact: Yes
$93,560Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: Pending
$90,460Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
IL
IllinoisCompact: Yes
$89,010Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: No
$88,670Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirements8 yearsDetails
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