Environmental Scientists

Research ways to remove hazards that affect people's health or the environment.

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Environmental Scientists *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$29.48	$38.18	$50.26
Minnesota	$31.02	$40.14	$48.64
Central Minnesota	$33.45	$40.34	$48.33
Northeast Minnesota	$31.08	$37.51	$43.18
Northwest Minnesota	$27.14	$32.12	$43.23
Southeast Minnesota	$32.55	$37.51	$43.23
Southwest Minnesota	$27.14	$33.88	$41.15
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$31.09	$41.07	$50.18

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1900 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Environmental Scientists most often work?

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Educational Services
• Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Pipeline Transportation

 

Current Demand

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