California Air Resources Board Environmental Scientist salary
Based on 28 H-1B filings by California Air Resources Board, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Environmental Specialist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $99,240 |
| 25th | $106,692 |
| 50th (median) | $110,694 |
| 75th | $119,259 |
| 90th | $129,708 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2024 | $104,604 | $89,916 | $108,528 | 10 |
| FY2025 | $112,032 | $106,692 | $117,636 | 13 |
| FY2026 | $109,896 | $109,896 | $121,236 | 15 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a environmental scientist make at California Air Resources Board?
In H-1B filings, California Air Resources Board's median base salary for Environmental Scientist is $110,694; half of filings fall between $106,692 and $119,259. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does California Air Resources Board sponsor H-1B visas for environmental scientists?
Yes. California Air Resources Board filed 28 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-2041 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health), so this page covers every job title California Air Resources Board filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology