Environmental Restoration Planners

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
2%
risk level
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND *
GROWTH
4.7%
by year 2032
WAGES
$76,480
or $36.77 per hour
Volume
77,270
as of 2022

Employment data isn't available specifically for this occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so we are using the data from Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health.

SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
6.6/10

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Automation risk

2% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Negotiation

  • Originality

  • Persuasion

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' job openings is expected to rise 4.7% by 2032

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2023.

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' was $76,480, or $36 per hour

'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' were paid 65.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Moderate range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 77,270 people employed as 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' within the United States.

This represents around 0.05% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 19-2041.02

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Comments

Alex s (No chance) says
It's outside, hard manual laber and the day to day variables are changing daily
Jul 14, 2023 at 11:42 AM

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