Where are the jobs?
Environmental scientists primarily work in the environmental sector, although most organizations have a sustainability manager, environmental coordinator, environmental director, or environmental strategist. Many environmental scientists also work as environmental and health protection inspectors, case officers, or investigators at government agencies, or as environmental consultants.
It is common for those with environmental training to work as consultants at engineering consulting firms.
Common areas of work
- Environment
- Urban planning
- Food
- Agriculture
Common job titles for environmental scientists:
- Environmental Inspector
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental and Health Protection Inspector
- Administrator
- Environmental protection inspector/administrator
- Environmental Investigator/Administrator
- Project Manager
- Investigator
What do environmental scientists earn?
Here is the salary range for environmental scientists:
P10 means that 10 percent of employees have a salary that is equal to or lower than the salary at the P10 percentile. P90 means that 10 percent of employees have a salary that is equal to or higher than the salary at the P90 percentile.
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