High-Paying Environmental Scientist Jobs

Environmental Science is a field that integrates physical, biological, and information sciences to study the environment and identify solutions to environmental problems. It's a diverse field that offers an array of rewarding, high-paying job opportunities.

What Does an Environmental Scientist Do?

Environmental scientists are responsible for assessing, managing, and advising on the environmental impact of industrial, commercial, and public sector projects. They use their knowledge and skills to identify and reduce environmental risks, protect public health, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. This includes creating strategies to prevent, control, or fix environmental problems, such as pollution.

Job Market for Environmental Scientists

The employment outlook for environmental scientists is very positive, with rapid growth expected in this profession due to the rising importance of the environment in public policy.

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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in safety management across multiple facilities by championing the "Safety First" culture, conducting audits, investigating incidents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering im...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of the region's safety culture and compliance initiatives, guiding multiple facilities in EHS practices. Leverage your expertise to implement effective training, conduct audits, and inv...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive a transformative EHS culture across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and safety. Lead audits, develop training, and implement best practices to protect our workforce and environment, champion...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive a transformative safety culture across multiple locations, ensuring regulatory compliance and proactive risk management. As a leader, you'll influence training, conduct audits, and investigate i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring environmental health and safety across multiple sites. Drive a culture of safety, conduct audits, investigate incidents, and develop training programs while maintaining reg...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead multidisciplinary projects analyzing human cognitive processes for diverse applications, conducting research, and managing project deliverables while effectively communicating results to non-tech...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $104K *

Play a key role in environmental assessments and monitoring projects, combining fieldwork and office duties. You'll lead teams and mentor junior biologists while ensuring compliance with regulations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead EHS initiatives across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and safety standards, driving a culture of safety, conducting inspections, and delivering impactful training programs to enhance organiz...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your research career by joining a dynamic team focused on elucidating molecular mechanisms in prostate cancer and identifying novel therapeutic strategies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Help us advance public health by overseeing surveillance and data analysis on zoonotic and vector-borne diseases. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve investigation protocols and manage quality d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $100K *

Elevate the standard of utility services by providing expert engineering analysis and regulatory support. Join a team dedicated to ensuring safe and affordable electric, gas, water, and sewer services...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $140K *

Shape the future of renewable energy by leading environmental planning and permitting for infrastructure projects in the Western U.S., collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance with enviro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $175K *

Analyze and build secure data pipelines for a mission-oriented platform, streamlining integration and governance while ensuring data quality, accessibility, and compliance across diverse sources and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $175K *

Architect data ecosystems by designing robust ETL pipelines, ensuring data quality, and optimizing workflows to support analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, action...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within a dynamic environmental planning team, managing infrastructure projects. Lead preparations of technical documents while mentoring analysts and fostering client relationships. Ensure hi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Solve complex environmental challenges by managing investigations and remediation projects, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and drive successful outcomes for clie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental permitting projects that drive sustainable infrastructure solutions, manage multidisciplinary teams, and engage with clients and regulatory agencies to achiev...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $190K *

Champion environmental protection by managing the radioactive waste program; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while safeguarding public health. Build the program from the ground up...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $190K *

Champion environmental safety and radioactive waste management initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and protecting public health. Build and implement programs governing waste lifecycle an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful AI solutions by transforming complex challenges into innovative agent strategies, collaborating closely with clients to enhance public services and streamline operations. Your leadersh...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of AI agents, from conceptualization to launch, ensuring they meet customer needs and operational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance public sector impact through inn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing waste disposal services, optimizing key processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality service and align with strategic grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join us in advancing environmental sustainability as a Senior Hydrogeologist. Leverage your expertise in groundwater supply and environmental remediation to deliver innovative solutions and navigate c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive innovative research in a biosafety level 4 lab by conducting vital experiments and analyses in microbiology and virology, ensuring rigorous safety and compliance in a collaborative team...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $104K *

Make your mark at a leading fisheries research center by providing advanced statistical analyses to support ecological research and management decisions within interdisciplinary teams, enhancing the u...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to become an Environmental Scientist?question toggle

    Typically, becoming an Environmental Scientist requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related scientific field. Many jobs also require a master’s degree in a related field, and some might require a PhD.

  • What skills are required for an Environmental Scientist?question toggle

    Essential skills include analytical skills, problem-solving, strong understanding of data analysis, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team.

  • What industries employ Environmental Scientists?question toggle

    Environmental Scientists are employed in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, government, consulting firms, and not-for-profit organizations.