Environmental Scientist Career

*A job as an Environmental Scientist falls under the broader career category of Environmental Compliance Inspectors. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Environmental Compliance Inspectors : Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.


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Environmental Compliance Inspector Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$70,250

Median Hourly Wage

$33.77*

Total Employed Nationally

273,910


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.