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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Job 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 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. Excludes “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists” (19-1023), “Conservation Scientists” (19-1031), “Forest and Conservation Technicians” (19-4071), “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists” (19-5011), “Fish and Game Wardens” (33-3031), and “Forest and Conservation Workers” (45-4011).
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Entry level hourly / annual
$23.56
$49,004
Typical hourly / annual
$35.33
$73,486
Experienced hourly / annual
$48.43
$100,734
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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 85 |
| Total Employed 460 | |
| Projected Growth -0.1% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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Bachelor's degree |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 2020-2021
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | - | - | - | 66 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | - | - | 2 | 39 | 19 | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | - | - | - | 20 | - | - |
| Environmental Health | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| Total (150) | - | - | 2 | 127 | 19 | 2 |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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