This post summarizes key statistics on Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists using nationally representative data. These statistics include education attainment distributions, income over the career, most common majors, and more.
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Income Over Career
This chart provides the median income by age for Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists.
Ten Most Common Industries
| Share | Income | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 18.90 | 77,244 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services |
| 17.40 | 75,628 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs |
| 16.10 | 75,628 | Management and public relations services |
| 7.60 | 181,452 | Oil and gas extraction |
| 3.80 | 80,334 | Research, development, and testing services |
| 3.80 | 68,044 | General government, n.e.c. |
| 2.80 | 79,408 | Water supply and irrigation |
| 2.50 | 69,004 | Administration of economic programs |
| 2.30 | 77,244 | Miscellaneous personal services |
| 2.00 | 61,795 | Colleges and universities |
This table highlights the top industries people working as Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists work in, and how much they earn in each industry.
Education Distribution
This chart shows the maximal educational attainment of people working as Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists. Its meant to give a sense of the credentials required to work in this Occupation.
Ten Most Common Majors
This table highlights the top majors people working as Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists received, and how earnings vary by major.
Weekly Hours Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of typical weekly work hours of people working as Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists. Its meant to provide a sense of the work-life balance one should expect from this Occupation.
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