Industrial Ecologists
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.
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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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Growth
The number of 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' job openings is expected to rise 4.7% by 2032
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' was $78,980, or $37 per hour
'Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health' were paid 64.3% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Volume
As of 2023 there were 80,730 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
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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