Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Industrial ecologists study the effect industrial systems have on the environment. They work closely with environmental scientists and specialists to monitor and conduct field tests of various environments to identify and measure pollutants, with the goal of ensuring environmental and public health. Industrial ecologists work for professional, scientific, and technical service organizations and government agencies. There are about 85,000 environmental scientists and specialists (including health) employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Career Ladder
Manager, Professor, Industrial Ecology
Senior Industrial Ecologist
Industrial Ecologist
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