Industrial Ecologists

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
24%
risk level
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
4.7%
by 2031
WAGES
$76,480
or $36.77 hourly
VOLUME
77,270
as of 2022
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
6.1/10

Automation risk

24% (Low Risk)

Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.

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

  • Originality

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Persuasion

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Industrial Ecologists' job openings is expected to rise 4.7% by 2031

Total employment, and estimated job openings

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

Wages

High paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Industrial Ecologists' was $76,480, or $36.77 per hour

'Industrial Ecologists' 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 Industrial Ecologists 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 Industrial Ecologists.

Job description

Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

SOC Code: 19-2041.03

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