Prevailing Wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Prevailing wage for Environmental Analysts varies by experience level and worksite city, with DOL setting four distinct wage floors under the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. Whether your offer is for an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist or an Environmental Programs Specialist, the sponsored salary must meet or exceed the applicable level for your location.
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Entry-level candidates with limited professional experience, typically recent graduates or those new to environmental compliance work. Positions involve routine data collection, field sampling, or report support under close supervision, with limited independent judgment expected.
The most common filing level for Environmental Analysts. Candidates typically have two or more years of experience conducting environmental assessments, preparing regulatory reports, or managing compliance programs with moderate supervision and growing autonomy.
Experienced professionals handling complex site investigations, multi-agency permitting, or specialized areas such as air quality modeling or hazardous waste remediation. These candidates work largely independently and may provide technical guidance to junior staff.
Senior specialists and technical leads setting environmental strategy, directing large-scale remediation projects, or serving as the primary regulatory liaison for an organization. Scope includes mentoring, policy development, and cross-functional program ownership.
Prevailing Wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for title aliasing in federal contracting
Environmental roles at federal contractors are sometimes filed under broader natural-sciences SOCs, missing the SOC 19-2041 wage floor entirely. Confirm the LCA your employer submits references this exact SOC code before signing an offer.
Account for field-work locations on your LCA
Environmental Analysts frequently conduct site work across multiple jurisdictions. DOL requires the LCA to list every worksite where you spend significant time, and each location carries its own prevailing wage floor that the employer must meet.
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Recognize that signing bonuses do not count toward the floor
DOL's prevailing wage requirement applies to base salary only. One-time signing bonuses or annual performance incentives common in consulting and energy sector Environmental Analyst roles cannot be used to bridge a below-floor base offer.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 19-2041.00 alongside Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Environmental Analyst Prevailing Wage
Environmental Analyst Prevailing Wage
Environmental Analyst positions fall under SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) Prevailing Wage
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Environmental Health Specialist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Health Specialist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Health Specialist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Environmental Programs Specialist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Programs Specialist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Programs Specialist positions fall under SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Environmental Protection Specialist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Protection Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Environmental Protection Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Environmental Scientist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Scientist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Scientist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Environmental Specialist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Specialist Prevailing Wage
Environmental Specialist positions fall under SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Hazardous Substances Scientist Prevailing Wage
Hazardous Substances Scientist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Hazardous Substances Scientist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Natural Resources Specialist Prevailing Wage
Natural Resources Specialist Prevailing Wage
Natural Resources Specialist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Prevailing Wage
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) Prevailing Wage
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) positions fall under SOC 19-2041.00 (Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Environmental Analysts?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to establish wage floors for each SOC code by metropolitan area. For SOC 19-2041, those survey responses come from employers across consulting, government, and industry sectors. OFLC publishes the resulting wage tables, and employers must certify compliance on each Labor Condition Application filed with DOL.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL assigns Level 1 to entry positions with close supervision, Level 2 to qualified professionals with moderate autonomy, Level 3 to experienced specialists working independently, and Level 4 to fully competent senior leads. Your level is determined by your actual job duties, supervision structure, and years of relevant experience, not your job title alone. Employers declare the level on the LCA, so reviewing that document confirms which floor your offer must clear.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Environmental Analyst role vary so much by city?
DOL derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so each metropolitan area reflects local labor market conditions. Dense employer markets such as the San Francisco Bay Area or Washington, DC produce high survey medians, while smaller metros produce lower floors. The worksite-on-LCA rule means the controlling wage is always the city where you physically perform the work, not where the employer is headquartered.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored Environmental Analyst position?
An employer cannot certify a Labor Condition Application at a wage below the applicable DOL floor. If the offered salary falls short, OFLC will not certify the LCA, which blocks the H-1B or E-3 petition from proceeding. For PERM green card cases, USCIS also independently checks prevailing wage compliance. A below-floor offer must be renegotiated before the sponsorship process can advance.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for an Environmental Analyst position in a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 19-2041 wages by metropolitan area and wage level. Select the correct metro for your physical worksite, not the employer's headquarters city. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile to confirm the SOC code is accurate for your duties. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers with a history of sponsoring Environmental Analyst roles in your target location.
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