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Updated: 18 May 2013
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Environmental Scientist 2013 Total Pay (?
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$34,943 - $73,647
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Salary$35,522 - $71,837  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $4,953  
Profit Sharing$207.29 - $17,452  
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$34,943 - $73,647  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 18 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 995

Job Description for Environmental Scientist

Environmental research is an issue that is at the top of the list for almost every industry these days. As a result, Environmental Scientists are in high demand. They may work in various different sectors towards different goals and resolutions while enjoying nice job security these days.
Environmental Scientists work in numerous environments. The job involves a lot of work outside, doing things such as collecting water or air samples. They may visit a river, a forest, an energy plant, and many other places. It depends on what they are to be studying and looking for. The job also takes place indoors in laboratories and offices. So Environmental Scientists use a wealth of different work environments and tools to complete their work. Their work varies dramatically depending on what they are pursuing. Some may work toward developing renewable energy. Others may work to protect the environment from pollution. Some may work to protect a business from other businesses such as the Environmental Protection Agency. Their causes and environments are many. An Environmental Scientists co-workers may vary as well. Some may work with others of the same title or other kinds of scientists. Some may work with professors. Some may be working under the leadership of a supervising Environmental Scientist or professor. Some have subordinates who have the same title but are lower level. Some even have interns as aids. The education requirement for this job is a minimum Bachelors in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or other related sciences.
Environmental Scientists play an important role in many different industries and they work to protect the environment of out world as a whole. Without them, humans may completely destroy their own environment someday. They are under-appreciated by some people with conservative policies, however, they look to protect the environment from everyone and thus protect everyone from themselves.
Environmental Scientist Tasks
  • Compare results and methods to federal and local regulations and guidelines, reporting on the gaps and achievements.
  • Create visualizations and guidance materials for multiple audiences.
  • Collect, analyze, and report on environmental data, like building materials, atmosphere monitoring and soil or water samples.
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Companies and Industries for Environmental Scientist Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range

URS Corporation Inc.$41,217 - $90,171
Aecom Corporation$45,251 - $63,871
Tetra Tech, Inc.$47,076 - $65,520
CH2M Hill$50,095 - $66,129
Amec Earth and Environmental, Inc.$45,138 - $57,990
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Environmental Consulting$33,345 - $61,901
Engineering Services$35,004 - $66,990
Consulting$33,579 - $66,208
Environmental Research$33,402 - $64,324
Government$35,976 - $72,273

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Key Statistics for Environmental Scientist Salaries and Jobs

Female
42%
female alumni
 
Male
58%
male alumni
Salary:$41,205 - $61,116 $40,319 - $58,987
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
9%
1-4 years
38%
5-9 years
32%
10-19 years
16%
20 years or more
5%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 86% dental benefits Dental: 73%
vision benefits Vision: 54% employee benefits None: 12%

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Environmental Scientist

Salary Range

$34,943 - $73,647
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Environmental Scientist / Specialist, Including Health
$32,126 - $74,277
Staff Scientist
$39,485 - $117,316
Environmental Technician
$24,583 - $50,359
 
Common Future Jobs

Environmental Scientist

Salary Range

$34,943 - $73,647
payscale
Project Manager, Environmental
$39,873 - $99,178
Environmental Consultant
$32,375 - $80,832
Environmental Engineer
$41,593 - $90,742
 

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