Career profile · SOC 19-2041.03

Industrial Ecologists

Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

Median salary
$80,060
per year
Growth outlook
Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
4.9/10
automation risk

Salary distribution (US)

Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.

Bottom 10%
$48,580
25th %ile
$60,200
Median
$80,060
75th %ile
$101,920
Top 10%
$133,070

Top skills

Critical Thinking Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Science Complex Problem Solving Active Learning Judgment and Decision Making Systems Analysis

Knowledge you'll build

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English Language
  • Law and Government
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
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