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Average Salary and Job Outcomes With an Environmental Chemistry Degree

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

A program that focuses on the scientific study of natural systems (air, water, and soil) through the use of chemical techniques and instrumentation, with an emphasis on the movement and fate of pollutants and chemical aspects of contaminant remediation. Includes instruction in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry; aquatic, soil, and atmospheric chemistry; environmental engineering; environmental toxicology; and analytical methods.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
  • Salary Value (U.S.): $61,992
    "Salary Value"  is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
  • Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 8.62%
    The "average of job growth averages"  is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
  • Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
  • Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $36,730/yr
  • Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.):  $30,478/yr
  • Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $23,896/yr
  • Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.):  $19,034/yr
  • Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $30,496/yr
  • Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.):  $24,919/yr

All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.

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Average Salary Medians

What Are Salary Medians?

Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.

For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".

Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.

Overall Salary Value: $61,992

The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Massachusetts ($90,660) in the Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Salary Values for Alaska

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($87,361).

Fairbanks, AK $87,361
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $79,063
$82,994
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Decatur, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($75,147).

Decatur, AL $75,147
Huntsville, AL $59,260
Mobile, AL $59,916
Montgomery, AL $56,760
Tuscaloosa, AL $52,179
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $55,870
Birmingham-Hoover, AL $50,530
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $47,710
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $46,550
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $56,965
Auburn-Opelika, AL $57,330
Dothan, AL $45,860
Gadsden, AL $47,500
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $47,840
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,930
$55,629
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($70,008).

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $70,008
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $58,080
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $69,027
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,630
Fort Smith, AR-OK $42,890
Hot Springs, AR $47,300
Jonesboro, AR $40,900
Pine Bluff, AR $43,240
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,490
$57,551
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Arizona nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($77,058).

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $70,936
Tucson, AZ $69,414
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $77,058
Yuma, AZ $60,440
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,560
Prescott, AZ $40,980
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $41,140
$68,047
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($121,037).

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,101
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $99,586
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $96,093
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $106,614
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $121,037
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $116,001
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $108,044
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $86,992
Santa Rosa, CA $92,247
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $91,458
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $90,191
Fresno, CA $69,059
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,437
Modesto, CA $56,641
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $80,965
Stockton-Lodi, CA $49,620
Chico, CA $82,790
Madera, CA $76,180
Napa, CA $92,680
Redding, CA $78,642
Salinas, CA $82,572
Visalia-Porterville, CA $67,953
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $71,170
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,474
Merced, CA $44,540
$89,932
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Fort Collins, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($95,394).

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $91,990
Fort Collins, CO $95,394
Colorado Springs, CO $75,375
Greeley, CO $59,630
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,440
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $50,140
$83,500
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($104,853).

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $87,025
New Haven, CT $104,853
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $87,942
Waterbury, CT $74,975
Danbury, CT $43,230
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $49,830
$87,309
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($73,463).

Gainesville, FL $64,932
Jacksonville, FL $62,825
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,825
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $55,676
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $58,444
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $73,463
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $57,194
Tallahassee, FL $49,662
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,036
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $63,508
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $51,367
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $44,986
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $55,890
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $47,586
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $51,160
Panama City, FL $41,070
Port St. Lucie, FL $45,903
Homosassa Springs, FL $38,170
Punta Gorda, FL $62,050
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $57,150
Sebring, FL $38,810
$57,394
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Savannah, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($87,758).

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $87,424
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $70,294
Savannah, GA $87,758
Dalton, GA $51,085
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $46,860
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $48,935
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $57,235
Warner Robins, GA $71,394
Columbus, GA-AL $49,080
$71,144
Hawaii

Metro Area Salary Values for Hawaii

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($76,382).

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $76,382
Urban Honolulu, HI $50,070
$71,598
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($109,846).

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $109,846
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $76,700
Iowa City, IA $87,008
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $72,742
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $89,066
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $62,679
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $62,253
Cedar Rapids, IA $41,790
Dubuque, IA $40,570
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $46,650
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,590
$77,048
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($60,075).

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,075
Idaho Falls, ID $55,308
Coeur d'Alene, ID $52,550
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $53,203
Lewiston, ID-WA $39,450
Pocatello, ID $50,050
Twin Falls, ID $38,420
$53,709
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($86,005).

Peoria, IL $83,937
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $80,274
Kankakee, IL $69,700
Springfield, IL $79,348
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,005
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $74,033
Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,650
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $76,180
Rockford, IL $47,680
$77,147
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Evansville, IN-KY metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($70,077).

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $52,481
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $48,470
Evansville, IN-KY $70,077
Fort Wayne, IN $45,021
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $55,324
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $59,060
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $52,219
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $52,775
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $54,665
Muncie, IN $68,260
Terre Haute, IN $51,250
Columbus, IN $41,200
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,120
$54,849
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($77,495).

Manhattan, KS $77,495
Topeka, KS $69,264
Wichita, KS $72,937
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $66,539
$70,506
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($70,557).

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $70,557
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,170
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,323
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,326
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $44,470
Owensboro, KY $48,135
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $49,200
Lexington-Fayette, KY $49,220
$55,086
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($81,108).

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $81,108
Lafayette, LA $61,603
Lake Charles, LA $60,466
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $50,462
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $50,020
Baton Rouge, LA $46,150
Hammond, LA $43,450
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $43,510
Monroe, LA $43,210
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,890
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $42,170
$62,343
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($119,699).

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $119,699
Springfield, MA-CT $84,878
Worcester, MA-CT $88,396
New Bedford, MA $89,170
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $50,380
$90,660
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($82,300).

Salisbury, MD-DE $82,300
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $78,123
California-Lexington Park, MD $67,390
$77,362
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($89,610).

Portland-South Portland, ME $89,610
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $85,353
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $78,675
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $39,590
$82,628
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Monroe, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($82,614).

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,970
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $68,814
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $70,460
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,764
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,470
Midland, MI $68,145
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $49,501
Bay City, MI $61,832
Flint, MI $63,792
Jackson, MI $69,114
Monroe, MI $82,614
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,616
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,104
Muskegon, MI $47,200
Battle Creek, MI $47,520
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $47,480
Saginaw, MI $54,790
$66,672
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($100,704).

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,704
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,853
Mankato-North Mankato, MN $64,930
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,406
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,363
Rochester, MN $77,550
$76,052
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($93,354).

Kansas City, MO-KS $93,354
St. Louis, MO-IL $69,520
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $76,110
Jefferson City, MO $45,140
St. Joseph, MO-KS $46,950
Springfield, MO $44,490
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $51,263
Joplin, MO $41,310
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $39,770
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $38,480
$65,119
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($67,998).

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $67,998
Jackson, MS $42,447
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $43,740
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $53,933
Hattiesburg, MS $51,680
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $48,545
$54,949
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($83,885).

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $83,885
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $45,495
Great Falls, MT $32,150
Missoula, MT $35,070
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $37,700
$59,050
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($99,049).

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $99,049
Greensboro-High Point, NC $78,935
Raleigh, NC $85,481
Wilmington, NC $74,613
Winston-Salem, NC $79,581
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $69,514
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $55,108
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $54,278
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $53,492
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,050
Fayetteville, NC $56,344
Jacksonville, NC $58,190
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,450
Greenville, NC $43,640
$70,700
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($62,983).

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,983
Fargo, ND-MN $54,895
Grand Forks, ND-MN $57,935
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $53,710
$59,535
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($70,339).

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $70,339
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $46,550
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $57,405
Lincoln, NE $54,480
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $42,340
$63,439
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($79,380).

Portsmouth, NH-ME $79,380
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,100
Manchester, NH $72,660
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $59,340
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $65,690
$72,462
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($93,655).

Ocean City, NJ $83,204
Trenton, NJ $93,655
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $91,366
$90,470
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($70,143).

Santa Fe, NM $68,137
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $70,143
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $67,764
Farmington, NM $66,961
Las Cruces, NM $59,243
$66,959
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($103,503).

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $103,503
Reno, NV $74,770
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $67,310
$77,620
New York

Metro Area Salary Values for New York

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($104,298).

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $83,309
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $104,298
Rochester, NY $92,826
Syracuse, NY $87,038
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $67,275
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $65,235
Kingston, NY $72,770
Utica-Rome, NY $86,850
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $62,370
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $70,140
Binghamton, NY $38,060
$84,832
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Dayton, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($87,735).

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,143
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $82,479
Columbus, OH $82,376
Dayton, OH $87,735
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $79,877
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $74,667
Canton-Massillon, OH $61,941
Toledo, OH $66,600
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,753
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $61,718
Lima, OH $51,830
Mansfield, OH $49,750
Springfield, OH $56,340
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $50,970
$74,690
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($92,695).

Tulsa, OK $72,808
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,695
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $55,198
Lawton, OK $40,270
Oklahoma City, OK $44,420
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,960
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $42,260
$68,710
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($109,983).

Corvallis, OR $109,983
Eugene, OR $78,171
Medford, OR $80,149
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,552
Salem, OR $83,732
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $80,764
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,305
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $74,855
Bend-Redmond, OR $50,970
Grants Pass, OR $35,220
$82,034
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($95,972).

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $75,596
Lancaster, PA $66,431
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,972
Pittsburgh, PA $72,766
Reading, PA $72,331
East Stroudsburg, PA $57,265
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $58,913
York-Hanover, PA $58,031
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $60,053
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $56,550
State College, PA $70,560
Erie, PA $44,280
Williamsport, PA $53,240
$70,394
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

Guayama, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($58,750).

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $58,242
Ponce, PR $32,223
Guayama, PR $58,750
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $29,860
Mayaguez, PR $39,660
$52,385
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($68,836).

Columbia, SC $60,533
Florence, SC $51,054
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $68,836
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $65,019
Spartanburg, SC $58,520
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,110
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $51,653
Sumter, SC $47,747
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $51,167
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $54,205
$58,791
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($59,772).

Sioux Falls, SD $59,772
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,160
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $55,305
$54,412
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($78,241).

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $78,241
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $69,413
Johnson City, TN $73,213
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $70,110
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $52,580
Knoxville, TN $56,257
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $51,423
Cleveland, TN $52,290
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $47,865
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $55,665
Clarksville, TN-KY $56,750
Jackson, TN $47,620
Morristown, TN $44,760
$64,051
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($95,714).

College Station-Bryan, TX $70,014
Corpus Christi, TX $83,194
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,299
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $89,265
Killeen-Temple, TX $83,993
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $72,949
Midland, TX $91,145
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $86,556
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $95,714
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $84,720
El Paso, TX $73,906
Longview, TX $58,677
Lubbock, TX $47,810
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $69,481
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $63,836
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,900
Odessa, TX $58,624
Texarkana, TX-AR $81,840
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $61,210
Tyler, TX $35,740
$78,558
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($83,690).

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $83,690
Provo-Orem, UT $74,840
Salt Lake City, UT $73,428
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,310
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $61,025
St. George, UT $46,770
$71,223
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Charlottesville, VA metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($85,984).

Lynchburg, VA $65,885
Richmond, VA $79,102
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $75,977
Charlottesville, VA $85,984
Harrisonburg, VA $61,470
Roanoke, VA $58,466
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $73,818
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $53,934
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $69,305
Winchester, VA-WV $55,125
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $43,230
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $45,590
$69,148
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($70,116).

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $70,116
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $54,743
$66,568
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Racine, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($92,730).

Madison, WI $75,755
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $70,324
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $73,970
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,790
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $60,287
Racine, WI $92,730
Sheboygan, WI $57,140
Wausau, WI $55,690
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $63,890
Green Bay, WI $63,450
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,000
Janesville-Beloit, WI $49,120
$67,930
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($74,672).

Morgantown, WV $74,672
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $67,843
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $55,639
Wheeling, WV-OH $70,580
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $55,950
Charleston, WV $45,330
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $40,570
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $42,540
$63,389
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($64,831).

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $64,831
Cheyenne, WY $61,157
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $60,561
$62,573

Bachelor's

Average Salary Median: $71,365

The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is New Jersey ($108,692) in the Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($98,426) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $98,426
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $87,885
$93,156
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)

Decatur, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($86,375) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Decatur, AL $86,375
Huntsville, AL $63,755
Mobile, AL $60,353
Montgomery, AL $62,570
Tuscaloosa, AL $55,145
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $58,420
Birmingham-Hoover, AL $47,770
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $43,030
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $44,140
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $67,810
Auburn-Opelika, AL N/A
Dothan, AL N/A
Gadsden, AL N/A
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
$58,937
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)

South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($82,490) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $75,310
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $72,420
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $82,490
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $44,530
Fort Smith, AR-OK N/A
Hot Springs, AR N/A
Jonesboro, AR N/A
Pine Bluff, AR N/A
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
$68,688
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)

Arizona nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($81,582) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $79,230
Tucson, AZ $74,080
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $81,582
Yuma, AZ $66,130
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ N/A
Prescott, AZ N/A
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ N/A
$75,255
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($130,523) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $103,804
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,119
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $97,508
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $109,946
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $130,523
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,594
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $115,102
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $86,198
Santa Rosa, CA $89,719
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $99,257
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $93,236
Fresno, CA $61,054
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $69,688
Modesto, CA $53,974
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $75,933
Stockton-Lodi, CA $55,360
Chico, CA $82,790
Madera, CA $76,180
Napa, CA $92,680
Redding, CA $71,417
Salinas, CA $72,793
Visalia-Porterville, CA $61,495
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $65,190
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,863
Merced, CA $44,540
$84,478
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($97,916) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $97,916
Fort Collins, CO $96,139
Colorado Springs, CO $70,663
Greeley, CO $59,630
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,440
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $50,140
$72,154
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($111,382) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $92,539
New Haven, CT $111,382
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $86,443
Waterbury, CT $74,975
Danbury, CT $43,230
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $49,830
$76,400
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($86,190) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Gainesville, FL $68,770
Jacksonville, FL $66,296
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,850
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $60,507
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $62,181
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $86,190
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $62,527
Tallahassee, FL $51,576
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $67,501
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $73,776
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $55,528
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $46,074
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $55,660
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $48,240
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $49,730
Panama City, FL $41,070
Port St. Lucie, FL $43,010
Homosassa Springs, FL N/A
Punta Gorda, FL N/A
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL N/A
Sebring, FL N/A
$59,087
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($88,735) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $88,735
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $75,244
Savannah, GA $87,758
Dalton, GA $51,085
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $46,860
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $48,935
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $57,743
Warner Robins, GA $69,090
Columbus, GA-AL $49,080
$63,837
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Bachelor's)

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($92,624) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $92,624
Urban Honolulu, HI N/A
$92,624
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($126,058) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $126,058
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $80,324
Iowa City, IA $90,897
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $77,906
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $101,404
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $64,760
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $62,393
Cedar Rapids, IA N/A
Dubuque, IA N/A
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD N/A
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA N/A
$86,249
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)

Idaho Falls, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($78,425) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $63,909
Idaho Falls, ID $78,425
Coeur d'Alene, ID $62,620
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $58,230
Lewiston, ID-WA N/A
Pocatello, ID N/A
Twin Falls, ID N/A
$65,796
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)

Peoria, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($86,056) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Peoria, IL $86,056
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $78,963
Kankakee, IL $69,700
Springfield, IL $78,260
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,005
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $70,560
Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,650
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $76,180
Rockford, IL $47,680
$73,228
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)

Evansville, IN-KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($78,727) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $57,841
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $60,250
Evansville, IN-KY $78,727
Fort Wayne, IN $46,863
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $57,913
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $62,050
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $49,438
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $57,340
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $65,930
Muncie, IN $70,787
Terre Haute, IN $59,990
Columbus, IN N/A
Michigan City-La Porte, IN N/A
$60,648
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)

Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($84,730) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS $84,730
Topeka, KS $74,888
Wichita, KS $80,473
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $68,884
$77,244
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($79,640) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $79,640
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,924
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,402
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,040
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $43,700
Owensboro, KY $47,980
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY N/A
Lexington-Fayette, KY N/A
$54,114
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($86,120) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $86,120
Lafayette, LA $68,897
Lake Charles, LA $64,793
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $55,233
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $52,720
Baton Rouge, LA N/A
Hammond, LA N/A
Houma-Thibodaux, LA N/A
Monroe, LA N/A
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
$65,553
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($128,536) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $128,536
Springfield, MA-CT $87,839
Worcester, MA-CT $93,395
New Bedford, MA $89,170
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $50,380
$89,864
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($92,284) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Salisbury, MD-DE $92,284
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $84,044
California-Lexington Park, MD $67,390
$81,239
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($108,024) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Portland-South Portland, ME $108,024
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $100,340
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $85,148
Lewiston-Auburn, ME N/A
$97,837
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)

Midland, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($98,650) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $88,751
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $72,793
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $71,966
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,850
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,275
Midland, MI $98,650
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $51,140
Bay City, MI $64,970
Flint, MI $66,860
Jackson, MI $73,280
Monroe, MI $89,520
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,310
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,370
Muskegon, MI $42,570
Battle Creek, MI N/A
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI N/A
Saginaw, MI N/A
$70,879
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($107,448) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $107,448
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,886
Mankato-North Mankato, MN $64,130
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,600
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,615
Rochester, MN $77,550
$75,038
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($104,572) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS $104,572
St. Louis, MO-IL $72,991
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $82,815
Jefferson City, MO $47,230
St. Joseph, MO-KS $50,760
Springfield, MO $43,120
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $50,893
Joplin, MO N/A
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
$64,626
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($76,500) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $76,500
Jackson, MS $43,893
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $45,525
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $61,120
Hattiesburg, MS $59,670
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $56,210
$57,153
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($97,180) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $97,180
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $57,480
Great Falls, MT N/A
Missoula, MT N/A
West Montana nonmetropolitan area N/A
$77,330
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($102,721) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $102,721
Greensboro-High Point, NC $84,713
Raleigh, NC $91,049
Wilmington, NC $80,531
Winston-Salem, NC $84,966
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $71,670
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $53,323
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,984
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $52,903
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $58,040
Fayetteville, NC $53,527
Jacksonville, NC $58,190
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,450
Greenville, NC $43,640
$66,908
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($69,100) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $69,100
Fargo, ND-MN $58,570
Grand Forks, ND-MN $65,490
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,090
$63,563
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($74,116) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $74,116
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $46,610
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $67,460
Lincoln, NE N/A
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
$62,729
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($78,910) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Portsmouth, NH-ME $78,910
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,100
Manchester, NH $72,660
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $59,340
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $65,690
$68,940
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)

Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($112,630) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $106,620
Trenton, NJ $106,825
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $112,630
$108,692
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($84,407) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Santa Fe, NM $74,702
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $75,804
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $84,407
Farmington, NM $72,283
Las Cruces, NM $60,473
$73,534
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($120,110) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $120,110
Reno, NV $79,718
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $71,170
$90,333
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($112,080) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $86,888
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $112,080
Rochester, NY $102,306
Syracuse, NY $93,023
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $80,780
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $63,270
Kingston, NY $72,770
Utica-Rome, NY $86,850
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $62,370
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $64,630
Binghamton, NY $38,060
$78,457
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)

Dayton, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($93,938) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $87,239
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $87,274
Columbus, OH $84,963
Dayton, OH $93,938
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $88,509
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $77,279
Canton-Massillon, OH $63,608
Toledo, OH $63,386
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,610
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $61,986
Lima, OH N/A
Mansfield, OH N/A
Springfield, OH N/A
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA N/A
$76,179
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)

Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($102,416) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $78,498
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $102,416
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $57,310
Lawton, OK N/A
Oklahoma City, OK N/A
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
$79,408
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)

Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($126,590) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Corvallis, OR $126,590
Eugene, OR $86,320
Medford, OR $86,800
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $93,524
Salem, OR $88,270
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $87,862
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $98,680
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,638
Bend-Redmond, OR N/A
Grants Pass, OR N/A
$94,211
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($102,181) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $76,814
Lancaster, PA $68,120
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,181
Pittsburgh, PA $74,770
Reading, PA $75,609
East Stroudsburg, PA $57,265
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $56,570
York-Hanover, PA $55,604
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $54,560
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $56,550
State College, PA $66,740
Erie, PA $44,280
Williamsport, PA $53,240
$64,793
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($59,961) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $59,961
Ponce, PR $32,223
Guayama, PR $58,750
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR $29,860
Mayaguez, PR $39,660
$44,091
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($72,733) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $63,255
Florence, SC $53,150
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $72,733
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $71,838
Spartanburg, SC $60,937
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,163
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $56,330
Sumter, SC $48,850
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $54,245
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $62,390
$60,489
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($63,073) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $63,073
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,930
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,003
$56,669
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)

Johnson City, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($85,775) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $85,299
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $72,751
Johnson City, TN $85,775
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $76,813
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $55,753
Knoxville, TN $56,528
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $49,535
Cleveland, TN $55,310
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $49,980
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $67,060
Clarksville, TN-KY N/A
Jackson, TN N/A
Morristown, TN N/A
$65,480
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)

Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($100,124) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

College Station-Bryan, TX $69,825
Corpus Christi, TX $85,858
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,946
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $92,676
Killeen-Temple, TX $91,138
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $75,440
Midland, TX $86,946
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $87,942
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $100,124
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $81,932
El Paso, TX $69,248
Longview, TX $58,677
Lubbock, TX $47,810
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $69,278
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $66,310
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,900
Odessa, TX $57,960
Texarkana, TX-AR $81,840
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $61,210
Tyler, TX $35,740
$73,240
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($99,750) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $99,750
Provo-Orem, UT $79,824
Salt Lake City, UT $78,834
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $73,630
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $67,910
St. George, UT N/A
$79,990
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)

Charlottesville, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($91,660) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA $69,252
Richmond, VA $85,768
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $80,654
Charlottesville, VA $91,660
Harrisonburg, VA $61,470
Roanoke, VA $55,010
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,630
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,650
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $71,913
Winchester, VA-WV $45,070
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $40,180
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
$67,023
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($77,517) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $77,517
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $62,690
$70,103
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)

Racine, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($92,730) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI $77,105
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $72,666
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $81,566
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $74,699
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $59,958
Racine, WI $92,730
Sheboygan, WI $57,140
Wausau, WI $55,690
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,870
Green Bay, WI $63,450
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,000
Janesville-Beloit, WI $49,120
$67,083
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)

Wheeling, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($93,530) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Morgantown, WV $85,201
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,701
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $60,168
Wheeling, WV-OH $93,530
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $62,470
Charleston, WV $47,840
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $38,650
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV N/A
$66,223
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Bachelor's)

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($72,388) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $72,388
Cheyenne, WY $65,980
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $67,570
$68,646

Master's

Average Salary Median: $66,570

The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is Colorado ($87,612) in the Fort Collins, CO metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($75,787) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $75,787
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $69,453
$72,620
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Master's)

Mobile, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($69,840) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Decatur, AL N/A
Huntsville, AL N/A
Mobile, AL $69,840
Montgomery, AL N/A
Tuscaloosa, AL $45,280
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $58,420
Birmingham-Hoover, AL N/A
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL N/A
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Auburn-Opelika, AL N/A
Dothan, AL N/A
Gadsden, AL N/A
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area N/A
$57,847
Arkansas N/A
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)

Arizona nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($81,720) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $58,710
Tucson, AZ $66,630
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $81,720
Yuma, AZ $66,130
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ N/A
Prescott, AZ N/A
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ N/A
$68,298
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($111,267) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $95,290
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $87,500
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $92,320
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $97,727
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $111,267
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,630
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $86,870
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $90,170
Santa Rosa, CA $102,360
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA $68,060
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,580
Fresno, CA $89,070
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,310
Modesto, CA $63,310
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA $91,030
Stockton-Lodi, CA $38,140
Chico, CA $82,790
Madera, CA $76,180
Napa, CA $92,680
Redding, CA $89,480
Salinas, CA $102,130
Visalia-Porterville, CA $80,870
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,140
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,890
Merced, CA N/A
$86,200
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)

Fort Collins, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($93,657) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $84,380
Fort Collins, CO $93,657
Colorado Springs, CO $84,800
Greeley, CO N/A
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
$87,612
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)

Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($90,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $74,160
New Haven, CT $72,210
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $90,940
Waterbury, CT N/A
Danbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$79,103
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($64,223) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Gainesville, FL $59,590
Jacksonville, FL $54,080
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,020
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $47,820
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $52,117
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $50,380
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $40,920
Tallahassee, FL $44,910
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $64,223
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $47,580
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $43,910
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $41,820
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $55,660
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $48,240
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $49,730
Panama City, FL $41,070
Port St. Lucie, FL $45,540
Homosassa Springs, FL N/A
Punta Gorda, FL N/A
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL N/A
Sebring, FL N/A
$49,918
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Master's)

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($82,180) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $82,180
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $58,743
Savannah, GA N/A
Dalton, GA N/A
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $56,220
Warner Robins, GA $74,850
Columbus, GA-AL N/A
$67,998
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Master's)

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($58,133) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $58,133
Urban Honolulu, HI $50,070
$54,102
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Master's)

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($77,440) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL N/A
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $77,440
Iowa City, IA $75,340
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $71,380
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,790
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $67,090
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $72,150
Cedar Rapids, IA N/A
Dubuque, IA N/A
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD N/A
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA N/A
$72,198
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($54,827) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $54,827
Idaho Falls, ID $32,190
Coeur d'Alene, ID $52,550
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $53,203
Lewiston, ID-WA $39,450
Pocatello, ID $50,050
Twin Falls, ID $38,420
$45,813
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($82,240) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Peoria, IL $76,520
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $82,240
Kankakee, IL N/A
Springfield, IL $80,980
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $80,980
Champaign-Urbana, IL $65,650
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $76,180
Rockford, IL N/A
$77,092
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)

Muncie, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($71,977) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $44,603
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $42,580
Evansville, IN-KY $70,567
Fort Wayne, IN $43,150
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $54,563
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $56,070
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $59,170
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,633
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $43,400
Muncie, IN $71,977
Terre Haute, IN $46,880
Columbus, IN $41,200
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,120
$51,455
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Master's)

Kansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($70,430) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS N/A
Topeka, KS N/A
Wichita, KS $64,670
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $70,430
$67,550
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($56,130) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $49,780
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $56,130
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,040
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,040
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $43,700
Owensboro, KY N/A
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY N/A
Lexington-Fayette, KY N/A
$49,138
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Master's)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($78,980) for a master's degree in this area of study.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $78,980
Lafayette, LA $59,550
Lake Charles, LA $59,420
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $47,650
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA N/A
Baton Rouge, LA N/A
Hammond, LA N/A
Houma-Thibodaux, LA N/A
Monroe, LA N/A
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
$61,400
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)

New Bedford, MA metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($89,170) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $88,770
Springfield, MA-CT $74,673
Worcester, MA-CT $75,067
New Bedford, MA $89,170
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $50,380
$75,612
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Master's)

California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($67,390) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Salisbury, MD-DE $57,340
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $63,320
California-Lexington Park, MD $67,390
$62,683
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Master's)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($63,150) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Portland-South Portland, ME $63,150
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lewiston-Auburn, ME N/A
$63,150
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)

Monroe, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($89,520) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $70,700
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $64,620
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $70,890
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $70,347
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $56,440
Midland, MI N/A
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,490
Bay City, MI $64,970
Flint, MI $66,860
Jackson, MI $73,280
Monroe, MI $89,520
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $67,310
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,370
Muskegon, MI N/A
Battle Creek, MI N/A
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI N/A
Saginaw, MI N/A
$67,066
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($80,470) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,470
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,720
Mankato-North Mankato, MN $66,130
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,920
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $72,860
Rochester, MN $77,550
$70,775
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($83,650) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS $83,650
St. Louis, MO-IL $68,340
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $80,870
Jefferson City, MO N/A
St. Joseph, MO-KS N/A
Springfield, MO $47,230
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $55,347
Joplin, MO N/A
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
$67,087
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Master's)

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($46,910) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $46,910
Jackson, MS $39,090
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
Hattiesburg, MS N/A
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area N/A
$43,000
Montana N/A
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($84,360) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $84,360
Greensboro-High Point, NC $63,530
Raleigh, NC $63,210
Wilmington, NC $53,900
Winston-Salem, NC $58,040
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $66,280
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $58,680
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $59,767
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $54,670
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $56,060
Fayetteville, NC $60,570
Jacksonville, NC $58,190
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $50,450
Greenville, NC N/A
$60,593
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Master's)

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($58,370) for a master's degree in this area of study.

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,370
Fargo, ND-MN N/A
Grand Forks, ND-MN N/A
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$58,370
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Master's)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($67,217) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $67,217
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lincoln, NE N/A
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area N/A
$67,217
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Master's)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($80,320) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Portsmouth, NH-ME $80,320
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $68,100
Manchester, NH N/A
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area N/A
West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area N/A
$74,210
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Master's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($77,757) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $48,080
Trenton, NJ $77,757
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $59,470
$61,769
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)

Farmington, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($67,337) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Santa Fe, NM $60,713
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $63,890
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,800
Farmington, NM $67,337
Las Cruces, NM $58,557
$58,659
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($62,163) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,680
Reno, NV $61,577
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $62,163
$59,140
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)

Utica-Rome, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($86,850) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $73,767
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $84,110
Rochester, NY $72,547
Syracuse, NY $76,923
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $53,770
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $67,200
Kingston, NY $72,770
Utica-Rome, NY $86,850
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $62,370
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $75,650
Binghamton, NY N/A
$72,596
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)

Columbus, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($83,867) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,800
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $77,677
Columbus, OH $83,867
Dayton, OH $80,440
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $68,330
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $75,627
Canton-Massillon, OH $62,800
Toledo, OH $76,753
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $65,180
Lima, OH N/A
Mansfield, OH N/A
Springfield, OH N/A
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA N/A
$72,941
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)

Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($64,010) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $64,010
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $59,950
Lawton, OK N/A
Oklahoma City, OK N/A
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
$61,980
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)

Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($86,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Corvallis, OR N/A
Eugene, OR $67,410
Medford, OR $80,140
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,540
Salem, OR $86,940
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,550
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $61,830
Bend-Redmond, OR N/A
Grants Pass, OR N/A
$76,568
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($79,413) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $72,350
Lancaster, PA $60,520
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $79,413
Pittsburgh, PA $64,750
Reading, PA $59,220
East Stroudsburg, PA N/A
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $64,770
York-Hanover, PA $64,100
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,207
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
State College, PA $76,290
Erie, PA N/A
Williamsport, PA N/A
$67,847
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Master's)

Guayama, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($58,750) for a master's degree in this area of study.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $41,987
Ponce, PR N/A
Guayama, PR $58,750
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR N/A
Mayaguez, PR N/A
$50,368
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Master's)

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($62,950) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $54,220
Florence, SC N/A
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC N/A
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $62,950
Spartanburg, SC N/A
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Sumter, SC N/A
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC N/A
$58,585
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Master's)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($63,290) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $63,290
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,890
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $59,900
$57,693
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($69,247) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $69,247
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $67,490
Johnson City, TN N/A
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $67,840
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
Knoxville, TN $59,360
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $58,710
Cleveland, TN N/A
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
Clarksville, TN-KY N/A
Jackson, TN N/A
Morristown, TN N/A
$64,529
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)

Midland, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($107,940) for a master's degree in this area of study.

College Station-Bryan, TX $70,393
Corpus Christi, TX $72,540
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $76,240
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $80,167
Killeen-Temple, TX $66,130
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $64,230
Midland, TX $107,940
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $78,240
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $80,280
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $91,690
El Paso, TX $85,550
Longview, TX N/A
Lubbock, TX N/A
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $69,990
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $57,650
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Odessa, TX $59,620
Texarkana, TX-AR $81,840
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX N/A
Tyler, TX N/A
$76,167
Utah N/A
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)

Charlottesville, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($91,660) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA N/A
Richmond, VA $66,800
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $70,080
Charlottesville, VA $91,660
Harrisonburg, VA $61,470
Roanoke, VA $64,777
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $78,583
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,650
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,830
Winchester, VA-WV N/A
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
$70,481
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($60,793) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,793
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,770
$55,782
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)

Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($72,153) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI $72,153
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $64,077
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $54,980
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $52,610
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $61,110
Racine, WI N/A
Sheboygan, WI N/A
Wausau, WI N/A
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,930
Green Bay, WI $63,450
Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,000
Janesville-Beloit, WI N/A
$61,914
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Master's)

Morgantown, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($53,330) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Morgantown, WV $53,330
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $52,130
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $52,140
Wheeling, WV-OH N/A
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH N/A
Charleston, WV N/A
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV N/A
$52,533
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Master's)

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($61,157) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $55,477
Cheyenne, WY $61,157
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $58,120
$58,251

Doctorate

Average Salary Median: $48,040

The state with the highest average salary median for a doctorate degree is Washington ($112,870) in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Doctorate)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $66,760
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,960
$60,860
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Doctorate)

Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($57,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Decatur, AL $52,690
Huntsville, AL $50,270
Mobile, AL $48,680
Montgomery, AL $50,950
Tuscaloosa, AL $54,110
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL $45,670
Birmingham-Hoover, AL $53,290
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $52,390
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $48,960
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $46,120
Auburn-Opelika, AL $57,330
Dothan, AL $45,860
Gadsden, AL $47,500
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $47,840
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,930
$50,173
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Doctorate)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($48,800) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $48,800
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,740
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,100
East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $42,730
Fort Smith, AR-OK $42,890
Hot Springs, AR $47,300
Jonesboro, AR $40,900
Pine Bluff, AR $43,240
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $43,490
$43,910
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Doctorate)

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($45,620) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ $45,620
Tucson, AZ $40,440
Arizona nonmetropolitan area $40,590
Yuma, AZ $37,680
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,560
Prescott, AZ $40,980
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $41,140
$40,430
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Doctorate)

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($74,460) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA N/A
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA N/A
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA N/A
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA N/A
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $74,460
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA N/A
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA N/A
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA N/A
Santa Rosa, CA N/A
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
Fresno, CA N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA N/A
Modesto, CA N/A
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA N/A
Stockton-Lodi, CA N/A
Chico, CA N/A
Madera, CA N/A
Napa, CA N/A
Redding, CA N/A
Salinas, CA N/A
Visalia-Porterville, CA N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
Merced, CA N/A
$74,460
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Doctorate)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($65,730) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $65,730
Fort Collins, CO N/A
Colorado Springs, CO N/A
Greeley, CO N/A
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
$65,730
Connecticut N/A
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Doctorate)

Punta Gorda, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($62,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Gainesville, FL $48,750
Jacksonville, FL $52,550
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $53,240
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $42,400
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,530
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $43,270
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $52,410
Tallahassee, FL $45,770
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,750
South Florida nonmetropolitan area $44,020
North Florida nonmetropolitan area $41,310
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $45,880
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $56,810
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $44,970
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $56,880
Panama City, FL N/A
Port St. Lucie, FL $55,310
Homosassa Springs, FL $38,170
Punta Gorda, FL $62,050
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL $57,150
Sebring, FL $38,810
$48,752
Georgia N/A
Hawaii

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Doctorate)

Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($50,070) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $49,920
Urban Honolulu, HI $50,070
$49,995
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Doctorate)

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($51,590) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $45,000
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $46,230
Iowa City, IA N/A
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $39,320
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $41,250
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $45,530
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $42,040
Cedar Rapids, IA $41,790
Dubuque, IA $40,570
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $46,650
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,590
$43,997
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Doctorate)

Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($50,050) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $48,980
Idaho Falls, ID $32,190
Coeur d'Alene, ID $32,410
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $43,150
Lewiston, ID-WA $39,450
Pocatello, ID $50,050
Twin Falls, ID $38,420
$40,664
Illinois N/A
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Doctorate)

Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($56,070) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $38,590
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $42,580
Evansville, IN-KY $42,660
Fort Wayne, IN $43,270
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $47,250
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $56,070
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI N/A
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $37,940
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $43,400
Muncie, IN $49,530
Terre Haute, IN $46,880
Columbus, IN $41,200
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,120
$44,374
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Doctorate)

Manhattan, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($55,790) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Manhattan, KS $55,790
Topeka, KS $46,770
Wichita, KS $44,250
Kansas nonmetropolitan area $40,000
$46,703
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Doctorate)

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($51,010) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $48,530
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,010
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,490
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $49,470
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $47,550
Owensboro, KY $48,290
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY $49,200
Lexington-Fayette, KY $49,220
$48,970
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Doctorate)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($47,390) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $47,390
Lafayette, LA $43,830
Lake Charles, LA $45,250
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $41,770
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $47,320
Baton Rouge, LA $46,150
Hammond, LA $43,450
Houma-Thibodaux, LA $43,510
Monroe, LA $43,210
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $43,890
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $42,170
$44,358
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Doctorate)

Springfield, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($91,810) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH N/A
Springfield, MA-CT $91,810
Worcester, MA-CT N/A
New Bedford, MA N/A
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area N/A
$91,810
Maryland N/A
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Doctorate)

Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($50,460) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Portland-South Portland, ME $50,460
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $40,390
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $46,310
Lewiston-Auburn, ME $39,590
$44,188
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Doctorate)

Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($57,550) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $57,040
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $49,130
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $57,550
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,590
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,310
Midland, MI $37,640
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,970
Bay City, MI $49,280
Flint, MI $51,520
Jackson, MI $52,450
Monroe, MI $54,990
Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $43,840
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,040
Muskegon, MI $51,830
Battle Creek, MI $47,520
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI $47,480
Saginaw, MI $54,790
$49,410
Minnesota N/A
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Doctorate)

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($45,460) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Kansas City, MO-KS $45,460
St. Louis, MO-IL $45,290
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $44,530
Jefferson City, MO $43,050
St. Joseph, MO-KS $43,140
Springfield, MO $43,120
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $40,120
Joplin, MO $41,310
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $39,770
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $38,480
$42,427
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Doctorate)

Hattiesburg, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($43,690) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $42,160
Jackson, MS $43,380
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $40,170
Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $39,560
Hattiesburg, MS $43,690
Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $40,880
$41,640
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Doctorate)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($44,000) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $44,000
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $33,510
Great Falls, MT $32,150
Missoula, MT $35,070
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $37,700
$36,486
North Carolina N/A
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Doctorate)

Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($51,220) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $47,740
Fargo, ND-MN $51,220
Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,380
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,330
$48,918
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Doctorate)

Lincoln, NE metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($54,480) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $53,270
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $46,490
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $47,350
Lincoln, NE $54,480
Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $42,340
$48,786
New Hampshire N/A
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Doctorate)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $48,080
Trenton, NJ $62,330
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $59,470
$56,627
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Doctorate)

Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($57,610) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Santa Fe, NM $51,020
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $43,610
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,800
Farmington, NM $49,870
Las Cruces, NM $57,610
$48,982
Nevada N/A
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Doctorate)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($102,610) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $102,610
Rochester, NY $77,820
Syracuse, NY $69,500
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Kingston, NY N/A
Utica-Rome, NY N/A
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY N/A
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Binghamton, NY N/A
$83,310
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Doctorate)

Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($58,530) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,400
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $58,530
Columbus, OH $57,210
Dayton, OH $52,700
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $54,100
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,510
Canton-Massillon, OH $53,560
Toledo, OH $52,210
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $54,180
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $53,450
Lima, OH $51,830
Mansfield, OH $49,750
Springfield, OH $56,340
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA $50,970
$53,767
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Doctorate)

Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($44,890) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $44,890
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $44,090
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,360
Lawton, OK $40,270
Oklahoma City, OK $44,420
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,960
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $42,260
$42,179
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Doctorate)

Corvallis, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($60,160) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Corvallis, OR $60,160
Eugene, OR $50,800
Medford, OR $46,910
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $57,770
Salem, OR $50,090
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $43,700
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $45,180
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $46,990
Bend-Redmond, OR $50,970
Grants Pass, OR $35,220
$48,779
Pennsylvania N/A
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Doctorate)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($93,250) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $93,250
Ponce, PR N/A
Guayama, PR N/A
Aguadilla-Isabela, PR N/A
Mayaguez, PR N/A
$93,250
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Doctorate)

Columbia, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($51,380) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Columbia, SC $51,380
Florence, SC $42,670
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $45,450
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $41,880
Spartanburg, SC $51,270
Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $44,950
Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $42,300
Sumter, SC $45,540
Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,010
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC $46,020
$45,647
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Doctorate)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($42,830) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $42,830
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,390
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,020
$41,080
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Doctorate)

Clarksville, TN-KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($56,750) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,760
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,470
Johnson City, TN $48,090
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $47,840
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $43,060
Knoxville, TN $48,970
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $44,400
Cleveland, TN $49,270
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $45,750
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $44,270
Clarksville, TN-KY $56,750
Jackson, TN $47,620
Morristown, TN $44,760
$47,539
Texas N/A
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Doctorate)

Provo-Orem, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($49,920) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $35,510
Provo-Orem, UT $49,920
Salt Lake City, UT $46,400
Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area $42,030
Central Utah nonmetropolitan area $40,370
St. George, UT $46,770
$43,500
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Doctorate)

Winchester, VA-WV metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($65,180) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Lynchburg, VA $49,050
Richmond, VA $50,380
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $56,250
Charlottesville, VA $63,280
Harrisonburg, VA N/A
Roanoke, VA $49,900
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $45,900
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $47,070
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $50,430
Winchester, VA-WV $65,180
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $46,280
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $45,590
$51,755
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Doctorate)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,680
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,770
$52,225
Wisconsin N/A
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Doctorate)

Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($49,430) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Morgantown, WV $43,650
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $44,260
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $44,520
Wheeling, WV-OH $47,630
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $49,430
Charleston, WV $42,820
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $42,490
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $42,540
$44,668
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Doctorate)

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($51,510) for a doctorate degree in this area of study.

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $47,550
Cheyenne, WY $51,510
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,860
$48,640

12 Jobs Attainable With This Degree

The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles require a bachelor's degree.  For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $71,365.  For a master's degree, the average salary median is $66,570.  For a doctorate degree, the average salary median is $48,040. 

  Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Salary Ratio: 0.75    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Agricultural Research Director
  • Agriculture Research Director
  • Analytical Services Manager
  • Chemical Engineer Supervisor
  • Chemical Plant Technical Director
  • Chemical Process Exploration Manager
  • Clinical Project Manager
  • Clinical Trials Manager
  • Environmental Program Manager
  • Environmental Research Project Manager
  • Geochemical Manager
  • Geological Manager
  • Geophysical Manager
  • Gravity Manager
  • Lab Director (Laboratory Director)
  • Lab Manager (Laboratory Manager)
  • Natural Resources Manager
  • Natural Sciences Manager
  • Ocean Program Administrator
  • Quarrying Manager
  • Research Administrator
  • Research and Development Director (R and D Director)
  • Research Coordinator
  • Research Development Director
  • Research Development Manager
  • Research Director
  • Research Manager
  • Research Project Coordinator
  • Water Team Leader
  • Wild Life Manager
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

Salary Ratio: 0.75    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Clinical Coordinator
  • Clinical Data Coordinator
  • Clinical Manager
  • Clinical Program Coordinator
  • Clinical Program Manager
  • Clinical Project Manager
  • Clinical Research Administrator
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Clinical Research Director
  • Clinical Research Manager
  • Clinical Research Monitor
  • Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
  • Clinical Study Manager
  • Clinical Trial Coordinator
  • Clinical Trial Manager
  • Clinical Trials Manager
  • Research Coordinator
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

Salary Ratio: 0.75    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Community Resource Consultant
  • Environmental Resource Specialist
  • Hydrotechnical Specialist
  • Hydrotechnician
  • Power Supply Engineer
  • Resource Specialist
  • Water Quality Specialist
  • Water Resource Agent
  • Water Resource Consultant
  • Water Resource Engineering Specialist
  • Water Resource Specialist
  • Water Resources Planner
  • Water Restoration Technician
  • Water Rights Specialist
  • US Salary Median: $112,701
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 9.3%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Chemists

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

Salary Ratio: 0.49    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Agricultural Chemist
  • Air Quality Chemist
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Analytical Scientist
  • Astrochemist
  • Bench Chemist
  • Bench Scientist
  • Ceramic Chemist
  • Cereal Chemist
  • Chemical Analyst
  • Chemical Economist
  • Chemical Laboratory Scientist
  • Chemist
  • Coal Chemist
  • Control Chemist
  • Cosmetic Chemist
  • Dairy Chemist
  • Electrochemist
  • Food Chemist
  • Food Processing Chemist
  • Forensic Chemist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Formulary Chemist
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Analyst (GC-MS Analyst)
  • Industrial Chemist
  • Inorganic Chemist
  • Laboratory Chemist
  • Medical Chemist
  • Metals Analyst
  • Mix Chemist
  • Nuclear Chemist
  • Nutritional Chemist
  • Oil Expert
  • Organic Chemist
  • Patent Chemist
  • Pesticide Chemist
  • Pharmaceutical Analyst
  • Pharmaceutical Chemist
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Physical Chemist
  • Physiological Chemist
  • Powder Expert
  • Process Chemist
  • Product Development Chemist
  • Quality Control Chemist (QC Chemist)
  • Research and Development Chemist (R and D Chemist)
  • Research Chemist
  • Research Scientist
  • Rubber Chemist
  • Sanitary Chemist
  • Scientist
  • Soil Chemist
  • Textile Chemist
  • Water Chemist
  • Wet Chemistry Analyst
  • US Salary Median: $76,194
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Salary Ratio: 0.54    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Air Analyst
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Ecological Modeler
  • Environmental Analyst
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Designer
  • Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
  • Environmental Planner
  • Environmental Programs Specialist
  • Environmental Protection Specialist
  • Environmental Safety Specialist
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Environmental Specialist
  • Environmental Systems Coordinator
  • Environmentalist
  • Hazardous Substances Scientist
  • Health Environmentalist
  • Marine Scientist
  • Pollution Control Chemist
  • Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
  • Research Environmental Scientist
  • Water Pollution Scientist
  • Water Pollution Specialist
  • US Salary Median: $66,720
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Climate Change Policy Analysts

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

Salary Ratio: 0.36    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Clean Energy Policy Analyst
  • Climate Advisor
  • Climate Analyst
  • Climate and Energy Program Associate
  • Climate Change Analyst
  • Climate Change Risk Assessor
  • Climate Change Specialist
  • Climate Economist
  • Cumulative Effects Analyst
  • Ecological Risk Assessor
  • Environmental Change Analyst
  • Environmental Policy Analyst
  • Environmental Risk Assessor
  • Global Climate Change Analyst
  • Global Climate Change Researcher
  • Greenhouse Gas Climate Change Specialist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Policy Associate
  • Policy Research Associate
  • Regional Climate Change Analyst
  • Regional Science Advisor
  • US Salary Median: $66,720
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Environmental Restoration Planners

Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.

Salary Ratio: 0.54    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Coastal and Estuary Specialist
  • Conservation Planner
  • Environmental Planner
  • Environmental Planning Engineer
  • Environmental Restoration Planner
  • Fisheries Habitat Restoration Specialist
  • Habitat Conservation Planner
  • Habitat Restoration Specialist
  • Marine Habitat Resources Specialist
  • Restoration Ecologist
  • Restoration Specialist
  • Watershed Coordinator
  • US Salary Median: $66,720
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Industrial Ecologists

Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

Salary Ratio: 0.36    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Aquatic Ecologist
  • Eco-Industrial Development Consultant
  • Ecological Professional
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental Business Development Associate
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Environmental Protection Activist
  • Environmental Protection Agency Counselor
  • Environmental Protection Specialist
  • Forest Ecologist
  • Industrial Ecologist
  • Industrial Green Systems Designer
  • Industrial Retrofit Designer
  • Life Cycle Assessment Analyst
  • Natural Resources Energy Specialist
  • Natural Resources Engineer
  • Product Development Ecologist
  • Product Life Cycle Planner
  • Research Scientist
  • Researcher
  • Substance Flow Analysis Compliance Specialist (SFA Compliance Specialist)
  • Sustainable Systems Analyst
  • Wildlife Biostation Research Ecologist
  • US Salary Median: $66,720
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Chemical Technicians

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

Salary Ratio: 0.44    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Analysis Tester
  • Analytical Laboratory Technician (Analytical Lab Technician)
  • Analytical Technician
  • Assayer
  • Bleach Analyst
  • Chemical Analyst
  • Chemical Analytical Sampler
  • Chemical Engineering Technician
  • Chemical Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Lab Assistant)
  • Chemical Laboratory Technician (Chemical Lab Technician)
  • Chemical Laboratory Tester (Chemical Lab Tester)
  • Chemical Research Worker
  • Chemical Technician
  • Chemical Tester
  • Chemist Assistant
  • Chemist Helper
  • Chemistry QC Tech (Chemistry Quality Control Technician)
  • Chemistry Research Assistant
  • Chemistry Technician
  • Cloth Tester
  • Color Consultant
  • Color Maker
  • Color Maker Formulator
  • Color Matcher
  • Color Tester
  • Colorist
  • Colorist Formulator
  • Concrete Analyst
  • Concrete Technician
  • Concrete Tester
  • Control Analyst
  • Dry Color Tester
  • Dye Colorist Formulator
  • Dye Expert
  • Dye Lab Technician
  • Fiber Analyst
  • Field Laboratory Operator (Field Lab Operator)
  • Flue Gas Analyst
  • Formulation Technician
  • Formulator
  • Formulator Compounder
  • Gold Assayer
  • Grey Goods Tester
  • Inorganic Chemical Technician
  • Laboratory Analyst (Lab Analyst)
  • Laboratory Assistant (Lab Assistant)
  • Laboratory Chemical Assistant (Lab Chemical Assistant)
  • Laboratory Cureman (Lab Cureman)
  • Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
  • Laboratory Tester (Lab Tester)
  • Laboratory Worker (Lab Worker)
  • Materials Analyst
  • Organic Preparation Analyst (Organic Prep Analyst)
  • Organic Preparation Technician (Organic Prep Technician)
  • Paint Formulator
  • Paint Laboratory Technician (Paint Lab Technician)
  • Paint Technician
  • Paint Tester
  • Perfumer
  • Plastic Technician
  • Polymer Tester
  • Pyrotechnist
  • Quality Control Laboratory Technician (QC Lab Tech)
  • Quality Control Technician (QC Tech)
  • Rayon Tester
  • Research Technician
  • Rubber Compounder Formulator
  • Spectrograph Operator
  • Spectrographer
  • Spectroscopist
  • Textile Colorist Formulator
  • Textile Technologist
  • Viscosity Inspector
  • Viscosity Worker
  • Water Analyst
  • Water Quality Technician
  • US Salary Median: $50,798
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

Salary Ratio: 0.31    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Air Analyst
  • Air Pollution Auditor
  • Air Quality Technician
  • Analytical Lab Technician
  • Asbestos Abatement Technician
  • Asbestos Microscopist
  • Biological Lab Technician
  • Biotechnician
  • Chemical Lab Technician
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Decontamination Technician
  • Emergency Spill Response Technician
  • Energy and Conservation Technician
  • Environmental Analyst
  • Environmental Compliance Technician
  • Environmental Field Technician
  • Environmental Laboratory Technician
  • Environmental Monitoring Technician
  • Environmental Property Assessor
  • Environmental Sampling Technician
  • Environmental Science Technician
  • Environmental Technician
  • Facility Environmental Technician
  • Field Environmental Technician
  • Field Sampling Technician
  • Ground Water Technician
  • Groundwater Monitoring Technician
  • Hazardous Material Technician
  • Hazardous Materials Analyst
  • Hazardous Waste Technician
  • Industrial Ecology Technician
  • Infectious Waste Technician
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Lead-Based Paint Technician
  • Leaking Underground Storage Tank Remover (LUST Remover)
  • Materials Exchange Specialist
  • Microbiological Lab Technician
  • Mobile Lab Technician
  • Monitoring Technician
  • Natural Resource Technician
  • Pollution Control Technician
  • Prep Technician (Preparation Technician)
  • Process Environmental Technician
  • Public Health Sanitarian
  • Public Health Sanitarian Technician
  • Radon Inspector
  • Remediation Technician
  • Sample Prep Technician
  • Sanitarian
  • Smog Technician
  • Smoke Tester
  • Soil Analyst
  • Solid Waste Analyst
  • Solid Waste Landfill Technician
  • Solid Waste Technician
  • Surface Water Technician
  • Treatment
  • Storage
  • and Disposal Facility Technician (TSDF Technician)
  • Waste Minimization Technician
  • Waste Specialist
  • Wastewater Analyst
  • Water Analyst
  • Water Quality Analyst
  • Water Quality Specialist
  • Water Quality Technician
  • Water Treatment Specialist
  • US Salary Median: $48,522
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 7.9%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary Ratio: 0.27    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Analytical Chemistry Teacher
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Biochemistry Professor
  • Chemical Educator
  • Chemistry Adjunct Instructor
  • Chemistry Assistant Professor
  • Chemistry Faculty Member
  • Chemistry Instructor
  • Chemistry Lab Instructor
  • Chemistry Professor
  • College Faculty Member
  • College Professor
  • General Chemistry Instructor
  • Industrial Chemistry Teacher
  • Inorganic Chemistry Professor
  • Inorganic Chemistry Teacher
  • Instructor
  • Lecturer
  • Organic Chemistry Instructor
  • Organic Chemistry Professor
  • Organic Chemistry Teacher
  • Pharmacognosy Teacher
  • Physical Chemistry Professor
  • Physical Chemistry Teacher
  • Phytochemistry Professor
  • Professor
  • University Faculty Member
  • US Salary Median: $74,213
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
  • Prior Experience: 4-6 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary Ratio: 0.2    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Adjunct Professor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • College Faculty Member
  • College Professor
  • Conservation Educator
  • Conservation Science Teacher
  • Educator
  • Energy Conservation Educator
  • Environmental Educator
  • Environmental Engineering Professor
  • Environmental Science Management and Policy Professor
  • Environmental Science Professor
  • Environmental Sciences Professor
  • Environmental Studies Faculty Member
  • Environmental Studies Professor
  • Faculty Member
  • Instructor
  • Lecturer
  • Natural Resources Professor
  • Professor
  • University Faculty Member
  • Urban Environmental Educator
  • Water Conservation Educator
  • US Salary Median: $58,939
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Doctorate



Average Education Costs

Bachelor's

The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $30,477 per year (or $36,730 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $121,908 to earn a bachelor's (or $146,920 if you're out-of-state).

Master's

The average cost for a graduate degree is $19,033 per year (or $23,896 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $38,066 to earn a master's (or $47,792 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($121,908 if you're in-state, $146,920 if you're out-of-state).

Doctorate

The average cost for a graduate degree is $19,033 per year (or $23,896 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $76,132 to earn a doctorate (or $95,584 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($121,908 if you're in-state, $146,920 if you're out-of-state) and then a master's degree ($38,066 if you're in-state, $47,792 if you're out-of-state).

Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Environmental Chemistry Degrees

Central Washington University

400 East University Way - Ellensburg, WA

Out-of-state cost: $24,520/year
In-state cost: $8,444/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Rhode Island College

600 Mount Pleasant Ave - Providence, RI

Out-of-state cost: $24,735/year
In-state cost: $10,260/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Washington State University

French Administration Building - Pullman, WA

Out-of-state cost: $27,113/year
In-state cost: $12,170/year
Degrees: Certificate

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La Roche University

9000 Babcock Blvd - Pittsburgh, PA

Out-of-state cost: $30,320/year
In-state cost: $30,320/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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University of Georgia

Administration Building - Athens, GA

Out-of-state cost: $31,120/year
In-state cost: $12,080/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Northwest Nazarene University

623 S. University Blvd. - Nampa, ID

Out-of-state cost: $32,780/year
In-state cost: $32,780/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Lawrence Technological University

21000 West Ten Mile Road - Southfield, MI

Out-of-state cost: $36,630/year
In-state cost: $36,630/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Roger Williams University

One Old Ferry Road - Bristol, RI

Out-of-state cost: $36,826/year
In-state cost: $36,826/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Queens University of Charlotte

1900 Selwyn Ave - Charlotte, NC

Out-of-state cost: $37,332/year
In-state cost: $37,332/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Saint Vincent College

300 Fraser Purchase Rd - Latrobe, PA

Out-of-state cost: $37,604/year
In-state cost: $37,604/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Saint Edward's University

3001 S Congress Ave - Austin, TX

Out-of-state cost: $49,076/year
In-state cost: $49,076/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Juniata College

1700 Moore St - Huntingdon, PA

Out-of-state cost: $49,175/year
In-state cost: $49,175/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Illinois Institute of Technology

10 West 35th Street - Chicago, IL

Out-of-state cost: $50,230/year
In-state cost: $50,230/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Beloit College

700 College St - Beloit, WI

Out-of-state cost: $53,348/year
In-state cost: $53,348/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Most Affordable Schools for a Graduate Environmental Chemistry Degrees

Oakland University

2200 North Squirrel Road - Rochester Hills, MI

Out-of-state cost: $24,648/year
In-state cost: $18,546/year
Degrees: Doctorate

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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

One Forestry Dr. - Syracuse, NY

Out-of-state cost: $24,990/year
In-state cost: $13,200/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

500 Lincoln Dr - Madison, WI

Out-of-state cost: $25,523/year
In-state cost: $12,197/year
Degrees: Master's, Doctorate

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Georgetown University

37th And O St NW - Washington, DC

Out-of-state cost: $53,591/year
In-state cost: $53,591/year
Degrees: Master's

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