Environmental Engineers
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Environmental Engineers to increase by 6.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 39,100 to 41,600 jobs. Its estimate of 2,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($107,110), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
39,100
Projected employment (2034)
41,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,300
Pay & Preparation
$107,110
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4/5) • Monitoring (4/5) • Writing (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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