Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Salaries for brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers vary depending on their education, experience, type of employer, and the nature of their projects. The Department of Labor includes brownfield redevelopment specialists with managers, all others not listed in other DOL categories. These managers earned median annual wages of $133,560 in May 2023. Recruiter.com reports salaries for these professionals range from $56,330 to $197,270, averaging about $123,980 depending on the type of work and the region of the country. Those with an advanced degree and more years of experience in successfully managing remediation projects and teams typically earn higher salaries.

Specialists and managers who are employed full-time by companies receive benefits such as bonuses, paid vacation and sick days, health insurance coverage, and disability. Those who work as consultants and run their own businesses are responsible for covering their business taxes, health insurance, and other expenses.