Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in North Carolina
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in North Carolina earn an average of $80,230 a year. That is $11,450 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $91,680. The best-paying metro area is Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $92,940.
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91,680 | $44.08 |
| North Carolina | $80,230 | $38.57 |
| Georgia | $98,480 | $47.35 |
| Virginia | $90,500 | $43.51 |
| Tennessee | $84,680 | $40.71 |
| South Carolina | $83,920 | $40.34 |
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Questions and answers
How much do environmental scientists and specialists, including health make in North Carolina?
The average is $80,230 a year, and the median is $74,130. That is $11,450 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $91,680.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$38.57 an hour on average; the median is $35.64.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC ($92,940), followed by Raleigh-Cary, NC ($86,390). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Wilmington, NC ($71,500).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #36 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.