22. Environmental Health Spec.
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Top 100 rank: 22
Sector: Consulting
What they do: An environmental health and safety specialist conducts research or performs investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
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Environmental Health & Safety Specialist stats
Median pay
(experienced) |
$71,000 |
| Top pay |
$99,000 |
10-year job growth
(2008-2018) |
28% |
Total jobs
(current) |
30,000 |
| Personal satisfaction |
A |
| Job security |
B |
| Future growth |
B |
| Benefit to society |
B |
| Low stress |
C |
| Flexibility |
A |
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