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19-2041 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 the health of the population. 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. Excludes “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4093), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,38095$43.19/hr$28.67/hr$31.09/hr$41.07/hr$50.18/hr$61.73/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
ManufacturingN/AN/A
Trade, Transportation and Utilities50$51.26/hr
Professional and Business Services700$38.19/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/A$34.43/hr
Other Services60$30.84/hr
Public AdministrationN/A$40.26/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Southwest Minnesota N/A$33.88/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/A$37.51/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/A$37.51/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 20$27.21/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 20$40.11/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 30$30.83/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 30$29.98/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 40$37.51/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 40$40.46/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 50$33.09/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 70$40.34/hr4.2%
Northwest Balance of State 130$32.12/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 130$32.12/hr7.8%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 160$36.16/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,380$41.07/hr5.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,430$41.07/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,900$40.14/hr5.2%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Natural Sciences Managers 1,120$65.63/hr6.7%
Managers, All Other 5,740$64.34/hrN/A
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 40$55.62/hrN/A


  • Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.
  • Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
  • Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.
  • Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
  • Translate the theories of industrial ecology into eco-industrial practices.
  • Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.
  • Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.
  • Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning, using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software.
  • Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.
  • Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.