DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. 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. Excludes “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4093), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2013

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Fargo-Moorhead ND-MN MSA	40	13	$33.97/hr	$0.95/hr	$23.80/hr	$27.60/hr	$34.10/hr	$40.93/hr	$45.01/hr
Minnesota	1,350	93	$31.31/hr	$0.78/hr	$20.80/hr	$24.36/hr	$29.29/hr	$35.97/hr	$42.78/hr
U S	84,240	1,179	$33.61/hr	$0.17/hr	$18.80/hr	$23.31/hr	$30.98/hr	$41.28/hr	$53.59/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Other Regional Data For Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN-WI MSA 940 $30.97/hr N/A Northwest Balance of State 110 $23.87/hr N/A Duluth-Superior MN-WI MSA 100 $29.00/hr N/A Southwest Balance of State 80 $29.07/hr N/A Saint Cloud MN MSA 50 $29.71/hr N/A Fargo-Moorhead ND-MN MSA 40 $34.10/hr N/A Rochester MN MSA 30 N/A N/A La Crosse WI-MN MSA 30 $27.67/hr N/A Southeast Balance of State 20 $25.50/hr N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 20 $25.92/hr N/A

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Foresters	10	$22.85/hr	N/A

• Plans and develops research models using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Determines data collection methods to be employed in research projects and surveys.
• Prepares graphs or charts from data samples and advises enforcement personnel on proper standards and regulations.
• Collects, identifies and analyzes data to assess sources of pollution, determine their effects, and establish standards.