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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in The United States
(Profesionales y especialistas de las ciencias ecológicas, incluida la salud)
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. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 19-2041.00 |
| Career Interests | IRC |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.82 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 85,000 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 92,000 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 10,300 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $42,810 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $77,940 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $124,760 |
| Career Cluster | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) |
| Major Occupational Group | Life, Physical, and Social Science |
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