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Environmental Scientist Salary in Lewiston, Maine

The median environmental scientist salary in Lewiston, ME is $68,877 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 8.2% below the Maine state average.

City Median
$68,877
vs State Avg
$-6,122
vs National
$-7,653
Cost of Living
90%

Environmental Scientist Salary in Lewiston by Experience

In Lewiston, an entry-level environmental scientist earns around $45,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $108,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$45,000
$-5,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$70,200
$-7,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$108,000
$-12,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Lewiston, ME

Percentile Lewiston
10th Percentile $43,200
25th Percentile $53,100
Median (50th) $68,877
75th Percentile $89,100
90th Percentile $113,400

Environmental Scientist Salary in Other Maine Cities

Portland, ME
$82,652
Pop. 68,408
South Portland, ME
$80,357
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$70,408
Pop. 32,029
Auburn, ME
$68,112
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Environmental Scientist in Lewiston

Education

Most environmental scientist positions require a bachelor's degree. Lewiston and the surrounding Maine area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Environmental SamplingGISData AnalysisEnvironmental LawReport WritingField Research

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental scientist employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Lewiston may vary based on local industry and population growth.