Mid-Level

Environmental Health Specialist

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Investigativeanalytical, curious
Realistichands-on, practical
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Environmental Health Specialists
Government · 47%Professional Services · 38%Consumer Services · 3%Education · 3%Administrative Services · 2%Manufacturing · 1%
Job markets for Environmental Health Specialists
Employment concentration · ~248 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Science
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Environmental Health Specialist

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What people in this role value
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Professional Services$92K+15%
Technology & Information$91K+13%
Energy & Utilities$82K+2%
Financial Services$81K+2%
Wholesale & Distribution$79K-1%
Compared to Science average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Environmental Health Specialists (SOC 19-2041.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsScience track →
Environmental Health SpecialistAnatomistBehavioral TherapistBehavior TherapistBehavior AnalystChild and Adolescent TherapistNatural Resource Management SpecialistNatural Resource ManagerNatural Resources OfficerForestry and Wildlife ManagerAir AnalystBehavioral Psychologist+16 more
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$50K–$135K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
85K
U.S. Employment
+4.4%
10yr Growth
9K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$77K$74K$71K$68K$65K201920202021202220232024$65K$77K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

WritingActive ListeningScienceComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringCoordination
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
19-2041.00

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