SOC: 19-2041
Environmental Scientists and Specialists evaluate activities and identify pollutants that may cause unsafe conditions. They make sure that local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations requiring environmental permitting, review, and compliance are followed.
Los Angeles County Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health:
|
Annual Average Employment 2010 |
Projected Employment 2020 |
Average Hourly Wage, 1q12 |
Average Annual Wage, 1q12 |
Entry Level Education |
Work Experience |
On the Job Training |
|
1,810 |
2,060 |
$35.97 |
$74,825 |
Bachelor’s |
None |
None |
To more fully explore the green occupation listed above, see the Employment Development’s California’s Occupational Guide or Understanding the Green Economy.
Please note that this is occupational data across all industries and not necessarily specific to any one area of clean technology.