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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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Analysing3
Assess environmental impact
+Run a land-use and runoff review for the organic plots this season, quantify pesticide-free inputs, model…
Assess environmental impact
+Run a land-use and runoff review for the organic plots this season, quantify pesticide-free inputs, model expected nutrient leaching for heavy rain events and produce a two-page impact summary with recommendations for buffer strips and composting by next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workESRI ArcGISESCOjob descriptions
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Analyze environmental data
+Combine soil nutrient readings, on-farm pesticide logs, and weekly rainfall records for the past two seasons,…
Analyze environmental data
+Combine soil nutrient readings, on-farm pesticide logs, and weekly rainfall records for the past two seasons, flag fields exceeding organic limits, calculate trends and confidence, then produce a one-page summary I can present to the cooperative on Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Conduct research or investigation
+Compile recent peer-reviewed trials, local extension notes, and our crop records to assess whether the new…
Conduct research or investigation
+Compile recent peer-reviewed trials, local extension notes, and our crop records to assess whether the new cover-crop mix reduced soil erosion and pest pressure, list conflicting findings, and recommend two field trials to resolve the issue.
The tools that do the workIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Ensure compliance with regulations
+Audit last year’s inputs and harvests against national organic regulation Annex B, identify three…
Ensure compliance with regulations
+Audit last year’s inputs and harvests against national organic regulation Annex B, identify three non-compliant practices on our supplier list, produce corrective actions with responsible person and 30-day deadlines, and draft the notification to certification body.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Perform investigations for health risks
+Investigate reported crop illness at Greenridge plot A, sample soil and irrigation water for pathogens and…
Perform investigations for health risks
+Investigate reported crop illness at Greenridge plot A, sample soil and irrigation water for pathogens and agrochemicals, compare with last season's baselines, flag acute public‑health risks and draft a regulatory brief for the county environmental officer within five days.
The tools that do the workESRI ArcGISIBM SPSS Statisticsjob descriptions
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Prepare technical documentation
+Compile a technical dossier for the organic conversion audit: describe crop rotation, inputs, water…
Prepare technical documentation
+Compile a technical dossier for the organic conversion audit: describe crop rotation, inputs, water management, laboratory results, and remediation options, include protocol updates and a one‑page compliance checklist for the certifier by next Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Communicate findings to stakeholders
+Prepare a stakeholder brief summarising the soil and water findings, translate the health risks into plain…
Communicate findings to stakeholders
+Prepare a stakeholder brief summarising the soil and water findings, translate the health risks into plain language for farmers and the food co‑op, list recommended immediate actions and invite feedback at the community meeting on Friday.
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Develop new technological production processes
+Draft a pilot protocol for a reduced‑tillage composting system that lowers pathogen survival: specify…
Develop new technological production processes
+Draft a pilot protocol for a reduced‑tillage composting system that lowers pathogen survival: specify equipment, batch temperatures, input ratios, monitoring points and success metrics, cost the trial and schedule a three‑month field test starting next month.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeESCO
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Present their findings in scientific reports
+Write a scientific report of the last season's contamination survey: describe methods, present statistical…
Present their findings in scientific reports
+Write a scientific report of the last season's contamination survey: describe methods, present statistical analysis of contaminant trends, interpret implications for organic certification, and produce figures and a one‑page executive summary for the county lab.
The tools that do the workIBM SPSS StatisticsMicrosoft OfficeESCO
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Pollution legislation
+Review the new state pollutant discharge rule, assess consequences for our irrigation runoff practices,…
Pollution legislation
+Review the new state pollutant discharge rule, assess consequences for our irrigation runoff practices, produce a compliance gap memo with recommended policy and operational changes, and send it to the farm manager and legal counsel by Monday.
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Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.
+Set up a field monitoring plan for the new housing development near Greenridge: list three soil and runoff…
Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.
+Set up a field monitoring plan for the new housing development near Greenridge: list three soil and runoff indicators to measure, specify sampling locations around the construction footprint, and propose a quarterly reporting schedule to the county environmental officer starting July 1.
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Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.
+Create a two-day hands-on training agenda for five interns and two technicians covering soil health…
Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.
+Create a two-day hands-on training agenda for five interns and two technicians covering soil health assessment, organic amendment protocols, and sample chain-of-custody procedures, include learning objectives, materials list, and evaluation criteria for the final practical exercise.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointO*NET
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Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.
+Design the data collection protocol for the organic soils study: specify sample sizes, stratified random…
Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.
+Design the data collection protocol for the organic soils study: specify sample sizes, stratified random sampling by field type, required metadata, laboratory analysis methods, and QA/QC checks to ensure statistically valid comparisons across three cropping systems.
The tools that do the workIBM SPSS StatisticsO*NET
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Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
+Build a research model to estimate yield response to organic fertilizer rates: state the mathematical model,…
Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
+Build a research model to estimate yield response to organic fertilizer rates: state the mathematical model, list assumptions, identify input variables and their distributions, and outline the statistical tests and power analysis needed before field trials begin next season.
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Analyse environmental data
+Analyse the soil, water and air monitoring data from the north field and adjacent stream for the last 18…
Analyse environmental data
+Analyse the soil, water and air monitoring data from the north field and adjacent stream for the last 18 months, flag exceedances against current pollution limits, quantify trends by month and pollutant, and prepare an annotated dataset and short findings memo by next Wednesday.
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Develop environmental remediation strategies
+Design a pragmatic remediation plan for the north field to address nitrate leaching and pesticide residues,…
Develop environmental remediation strategies
+Design a pragmatic remediation plan for the north field to address nitrate leaching and pesticide residues, list priority actions, timeline, estimated costs and regulatory approvals needed, and produce a one-page farmer brief plus an implementation checklist for spring work.
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Report on environmental issues
+Draft a clear report on recent environmental issues at the farm: summarise monitoring results, regulatory…
Report on environmental issues
+Draft a clear report on recent environmental issues at the farm: summarise monitoring results, regulatory risks, community complaints, recommended actions and next steps, include two maps of sampling locations and a two-page executive summary for the cooperative board by Friday.
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