Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-2041
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
Top Skills
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Common titles: Environmental Analyst, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist), Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Programs Specialist, Environmental Protection Specialist, Environmental Scientist
Representative Tasks
- •Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
- •Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
- •Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.
- •Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
- •Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Provide technical information or assistance to public.
- •Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
- •Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.
- •Compile environmental or climatological data.
- •Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
Tools & Technologies
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $82,220 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 95/100 | N/A |