DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Occupational Description:

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
EDR 10 - Southeast	50	3	$27.50/hr	$1.00/hr	$21.23/hr	$22.75/hr	$27.09/hr	$30.68/hr	$35.14/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
Geography (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities	930	$31.00/hr	N/A
EDR 8 - Southwest	70	$32.52/hr	N/A
EDR 7W- Central	60	$29.73/hr	N/A
EDR 3 - Arrowhead	60	$28.71/hr	N/A
EDR 10 - Southeast	50	$27.09/hr	N/A
EDR 4 - West Central	40	$26.15/hr	N/A
EDR 5 - North Central	30	$24.35/hr	N/A
EDR 6E- Southwest Central	20	$23.91/hr	N/A
EDR 9 - South Central	20	$27.03/hr	N/A

Related Occupations
Occupation (click title for details)	OES		Projections
Occupation (click title for details)	Employment	Median Wage	% Change -
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians	110	$20.12/hr	N/A
Microbiologists	10	$36.54/hr	N/A

Tasks for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

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.