Average Environmental Specialist Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Environmental Specialist salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does an Environmental Specialist Make in Mexico?

An Environmental Specialist working in Mexico will typically earn around 308,300 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 143,200 MXN to the highest average salary of 493,000 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
308,300 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
25,691 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
143,200 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
11,933 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
493,000 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
41,083 MXN

These are average salaries for an Environmental Specialist in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Environmental Specialist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Environmental Specialist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Environmental Specialist Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries an Environmental Specialist will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Environmental Specialist can earn between 143,200 MXN and 493,000 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Environmental Specialist in Mexico is 335,100 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 335,100 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 335,100 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Environmental Specialist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 214,000 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 214,000 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 447,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 447,300 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Environmental Specialist Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average environmental specialist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Environmental Specialist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 161,300 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Environmental Specialist salary would increase to 215,100 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Environmental Specialist, the average salary would be 317,700 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 388,100 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Environmental Specialist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 424,900 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Environmental Specialist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 459,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
161,300 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
215,100 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
317,700 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
388,100 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
424,900 MXN
20+ Years +8%
459,300 MXN

Environmental Specialist Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Environmental Specialist in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Environmental Specialist in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 197,600 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Environmental Specialist in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 233,600 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Environmental Specialist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 340,000 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. An Environmental Specialist in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 445,100 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
197,600 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +18%
233,600 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +45%
340,000 MXN
Master's Degree +31%
445,100 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Environmental Specialist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male environmental specialist will earn an average of 332,100 MXN, while a female environmental specialist will earn around 288,100 MXN.

This means that a male environmental specialist earns approximately 15% more than a female environmental specialist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
332,100 MXN
Female -15%
288,100 MXN

Environmental Specialist Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Environmental Specialist in Mexico is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that an Environmental Specialist in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Environmental Specialist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Environmental Specialist is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Environmental Specialist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Environmental Specialist in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Environment Advisor Environmental 529,600 MXN
Environmental and Agricultural Scientist Environmental 656,800 MXN
Environmental Assistant Environmental 233,900 MXN
Environmental Compliance Inspector Environmental 286,400 MXN
Environmental Coordinator Environmental 217,900 MXN
Environmental Economist Environmental 623,700 MXN
Environmental Educator Environmental 496,100 MXN
Environmental Engineer Environmental 366,200 MXN
Environmental Health and Safety Manager Environmental 620,300 MXN
Environmental Health Practitioner Environmental 688,900 MXN
Environmental Manager Environmental 653,200 MXN
Environmental Officer Environmental 196,800 MXN
Environmental Planner Environmental 246,200 MXN
Environmental Protection Officer Environmental 201,100 MXN
Environmental Restoration Planner Environmental 344,600 MXN
Environmental Scientist Environmental 619,000 MXN
Environmental Services Coordinator Environmental 208,600 MXN
Environmental Superintendent Environmental 267,100 MXN
Environmental Technician Environmental 196,800 MXN
Forestry Consultant Environmental 442,300 MXN
Forestry Supervisor Environmental 277,400 MXN
Geologist Environmental 665,300 MXN
Senor Environmental Health Practitioner Environmental 663,100 MXN
Toxicologist Environmental 431,300 MXN
Waste Management Manager Environmental 612,500 MXN
Waste Tracking Specialist Environmental 498,000 MXN
Water Treatment Superintendent Environmental 314,500 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 371,100 MXN
Acuna 288,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 385,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 259,100 MXN
Buenavista 279,400 MXN
Campeche 286,400 MXN
Cancun 361,500 MXN
Celaya 340,400 MXN
Chalco 275,500 MXN
Chetumal 266,000 MXN
Chicoloapan 259,100 MXN
Chihuahua 361,600 MXN
Chilpancingo 267,100 MXN
Chimalhuacan 359,900 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 271,300 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 332,100 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 282,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 252,300 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 341,400 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 325,900 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 315,700 MXN
Ciudad Valles 243,000 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 325,800 MXN
Coacalco 322,600 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 294,300 MXN
Colima 252,300 MXN
Cordoba 258,400 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 341,900 MXN
Cuautla 268,900 MXN
Cuernavaca 307,400 MXN
Culiacan 384,200 MXN
Delicias 239,000 MXN
Durango 341,400 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 384,200 MXN
Ensenada 318,800 MXN
Fresnillo 239,000 MXN
General Escobedo 340,400 MXN
Gomez Palacio 309,800 MXN
Guadalajara 378,800 MXN
Guadalupe 381,800 MXN
Guaymas 228,500 MXN
Hermosillo 381,800 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 221,500 MXN
Iguala 237,400 MXN
Irapuato 317,700 MXN
Ixtapaluca 330,700 MXN
Jiutepec 277,400 MXN
La Paz 283,400 MXN
Leon 369,300 MXN
Los Mochis 301,700 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 301,600 MXN
Manzanillo 240,500 MXN
Matamoros 330,900 MXN
Mazatlan 317,700 MXN
Merida 353,600 MXN
Metepec 273,300 MXN
Mexicali 378,800 MXN
Mexico City 382,600 MXN
Minatitlan 228,000 MXN
Monclova 282,300 MXN
Monterrey 367,200 MXN
Morelia 361,500 MXN
Naucalpan 359,900 MXN
Navojoa 225,700 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 365,400 MXN
Nogales 273,000 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 318,800 MXN
Oaxaca 305,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 279,400 MXN
Orizaba 237,400 MXN
Pachuca 308,900 MXN
Piedras Negras 265,000 MXN
Playa del Carmen 246,200 MXN
Poza Rica 263,100 MXN
Puebla 378,300 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 273,300 MXN
Queretaro 365,400 MXN
Reynosa 351,900 MXN
Salamanca 273,300 MXN
Saltillo 378,800 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 283,400 MXN
San Juan del Rio 247,800 MXN
San Luis Potosi 383,300 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 272,800 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 339,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 290,800 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 239,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 294,300 MXN
Tampico 327,300 MXN
Tapachula 273,300 MXN
Tehuacan 299,500 MXN
Tepic 335,100 MXN
Tijuana 375,200 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 375,200 MXN
Tlaquepaque 354,000 MXN
Toluca 339,100 MXN
Tonala 322,600 MXN
Torreon 359,900 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 349,300 MXN
Uruapan 305,600 MXN
Veracruz 330,700 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 314,500 MXN
Villahermosa 314,500 MXN
Xalapa 325,900 MXN
Xico 309,800 MXN
Zacatecas 243,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 253,400 MXN
Zapopan 363,000 MXN

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