Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Environmental consultants provide advice to companies and other organizations on a wide range of environmental issues such as green manufacturing, hazardous-waste remediation (disposal and cleanup), environmental disasters, sustainability initiatives, compliance, renewable energy, and water, air, and soil quality. Approximately 131,700 people were employed in the environmental consulting industry in 2019, according to a report by IBISWorld, a business information firm. Environmental consultants are also known as environmental analysts and green consultants.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Organized
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Partner, or Self-Employed, or Senior Executive
Manager
Environmental Consultant
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