Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

6.8/10 job score
AUTOMATION RISK
31%
risk level
POLLING
GROWTH
4.7%
by 2031
WAGES
$76,530
or $36.79 hourly
VOLUME
76,890
as of 2021

What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 31% (Start worrying)

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How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' job openings is expected to rise 4.7% by 2031
'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' is expected to be an average growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

What are the median wages for 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' in the United States?

In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' was $76,530, or $36.79 hourly
'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' are paid 67.2% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed as environmental scientists and specialists, including health?

As of 2021 there were 76,890 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

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

SOC Code: 19-2041.00

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