Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health to increase by 6.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 93,400 to 99,200 jobs. Its estimate of 7,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($82,220), 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)
93,400
Projected employment (2034)
99,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
7,300
Pay & Preparation
$82,220
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.25/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Science (4/5) • Writing (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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