Industrial Ecologists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Science and Mathematics

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 19-2041.03

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$57k10th$92kMedian$162k90th

New workers start near $57,200; experienced workers reach $161,690. About 370 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +22.1%; Alamo region, 272 to 332 jobs · U.S. +4%
Openings a year: 32; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 8,500
Employed in 2024: 272; in the Alamo region · U.S. 90,300

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

2 programs, with the college that teaches each.

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Reading Comprehension4.8
Writing4.6
Active Listening4.0
Speaking4.0
Critical Thinking4.3
Judgment and Decision Making4.6
Systems Analysis4.1
Complex Problem Solving4.0

What the work is

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.

Review industrial practices, such as the methods and materials used in construction or production, to identify potential liabilities and environmental hazards.
Research sources of pollution to determine environmental impact or to develop methods of pollution abatement or control.
Plan or conduct studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development.
Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.
Monitor the environmental impact of development activities, pollution, or land degradation.
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Bachelor's degree26%
Master's degree65%
Doctoral or professional9%

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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