What it pays
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Half of all Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in the U.S. earn more than $82,220 a year — the middle 80% land between $52,520 and $140,010. About 89,250 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$82,220typical pay / year
89,250people in this work
$140,010+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Assess environmental impact
+Produce an environmental impact assessment summary for the proposed terminal expansion: detail predicted air…
Assess environmental impact
+Produce an environmental impact assessment summary for the proposed terminal expansion: detail predicted air and noise emissions, contaminant pathways, mitigation measures, and compliance gaps against current pollution legislation for Friday circulation.
The tools that do the workIBM SPSS StatisticsESRI ArcGISESCOjob descriptions
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Report on environmental issues
+Draft an evidence-backed report summarising current air and water contamination at Riverton industrial park,…
Report on environmental issues
+Draft an evidence-backed report summarising current air and water contamination at Riverton industrial park, quantify trends from monitoring data, explain likely regulatory triggers, recommend three feasible remediation options with cost estimates and a preferred schedule, and export a ready-to-send report by next Wednesday.
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Advise on environmental health standards
+Advise the city health director on acceptable exposure limits for the new chemical plume by next Wednesday,…
Advise on environmental health standards
+Advise the city health director on acceptable exposure limits for the new chemical plume by next Wednesday, citing current state and federal standards, relevant health-based benchmarks, and recommend one practicable monitoring frequency the developer must meet.
The tools that do the workIBM SPSS Statisticsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Analyze environmental data
+Analyse the groundwater and air quality dataset from the Elm Street site, calculate trends and exceedances by…
Analyze environmental data
+Analyse the groundwater and air quality dataset from the Elm Street site, calculate trends and exceedances by contaminant, flag likely sources, and produce a one-page technical summary with tables and clear charts for the regulator meeting on Friday.
The tools that do the workIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Ensure compliance with regulations
+Review the permit conditions against the monitoring results for Lot 12 development, list each regulatory…
Ensure compliance with regulations
+Review the permit conditions against the monitoring results for Lot 12 development, list each regulatory non-compliance with the exact clause, proposed corrective actions, responsible party, and a 14‑day remediation deadline for the developer.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Conduct research or investigation
+Design the field investigation for the suspected landfill seep: state sampling locations and depths,…
Conduct research or investigation
+Design the field investigation for the suspected landfill seep: state sampling locations and depths, chain-of-custody steps, analytes and detection limits, QA/QC samples needed, and a two-week schedule so the team can mobilise next Monday.
The tools that do the workESRI ArcGISMicrosoft Officejob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.
+Set up ongoing impact monitoring for the new housing development: specify receptors, sampling matrix and…
Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.
+Set up ongoing impact monitoring for the new housing development: specify receptors, sampling matrix and frequency, trigger levels that require site shutdown, and a data reporting template the developer must submit monthly starting next quarter.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Communicate findings to stakeholders
+Send the stakeholder brief summarising site sampling results, health risks, and regulatory gaps to the city…
Communicate findings to stakeholders
+Send the stakeholder brief summarising site sampling results, health risks, and regulatory gaps to the city council contacts and the community liaison, request their written questions by next Tuesday, and attach the laboratory chain-of-custody and the executive summary first.
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Develop new technological production processes
+Draft a technology brief proposing a closed-loop solvent recovery line with process flow diagrams, capital…
Develop new technological production processes
+Draft a technology brief proposing a closed-loop solvent recovery line with process flow diagrams, capital and operating cost estimates, and expected emission reductions, then send it to production engineering and the plant manager for review by Friday.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Present their findings in scientific reports
+Prepare the final scientific report with methods, statistical analysis, geospatial maps, and clear…
Present their findings in scientific reports
+Prepare the final scientific report with methods, statistical analysis, geospatial maps, and clear conclusions, export as a print-ready PDF, and send to the lead author and the journal contact with a three-week publication timeline.
The tools that do the workAdobe AcrobatESRI ArcGISESCO
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Analyse environmental data
+Clean and analyse the latest water quality dataset, run trend and exceedance statistics, map hotspots, and…
Analyse environmental data
+Clean and analyse the latest water quality dataset, run trend and exceedance statistics, map hotspots, and produce a one-page findings sheet for the compliance team and lab manager by Wednesday.
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Develop environmental remediation strategies
+Develop a remediation plan that prioritises source removal, containment, and monitored natural attenuation,…
Develop environmental remediation strategies
+Develop a remediation plan that prioritises source removal, containment, and monitored natural attenuation, include cost and timeline options, then circulate to the project manager and the remediation contractor for selection within two weeks.
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Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.
+Supervise the three field techs and two MSc students on the riverbank sampling team this week, assign daily…
Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.
+Supervise the three field techs and two MSc students on the riverbank sampling team this week, assign daily tasks, review their chain-of-custody sheets and QA checks each evening, and report any safety or protocol breaches to Laura by 17:00 Friday.
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Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees.
+Draft the technical sections for the consent decree covering sediment remediation in Redford Bay, summarise…
Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees.
+Draft the technical sections for the consent decree covering sediment remediation in Redford Bay, summarise contaminant fate models, monitoring requirements, and cleanup performance metrics, and send the draft to the legal lead, Mark Turner, for review by Wednesday noon.
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Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.
+Decide the sampling methods for the urban air quality survey: specify pollutant list, sample frequency,…
Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.
+Decide the sampling methods for the urban air quality survey: specify pollutant list, sample frequency, sampler locations and quality controls, justify choices with power and representativeness, and send the plan to Sofia and the lab by Tuesday close of business.
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Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
+Develop the research model for the groundwater contaminant migration study, define compartments, transport…
Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
+Develop the research model for the groundwater contaminant migration study, define compartments, transport equations, parameter distributions and statistical tests, create the model assumptions document and circulate to the modelling team by next Monday.
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Perform investigations for health risks
+Carry out the health risk investigation for the chemical plant plume: compile exposure pathways, estimate…
Perform investigations for health risks
+Carry out the health risk investigation for the chemical plant plume: compile exposure pathways, estimate doses for nearby residences, compare to reference values, summarise uncertainties and recommendations, and deliver the draft risk memo to Dr. Patel by Thursday 15:00.
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Prepare technical documentation
+Prepare the technical report on the remediation pilot: include methods, QA/QC results, data tables,…
Prepare technical documentation
+Prepare the technical report on the remediation pilot: include methods, QA/QC results, data tables, contaminant trends and an executive technical summary, format for printing and send the ready-to-print file to procurement and Laura by Friday COB.
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