Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
Common Job Titles
- Enforcement Officer
- Environmental Inspector
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Environmental Quality Analyst
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Environmental Compliance Inspectors (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
397,770
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $59,130. 50th percentile: U.S. $78,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $104,800. 90th percentile: U.S. $130,030. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,230 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $130,030 |
| Workers on average earn | $84,980 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.2/5
- Law and Government4.1/5
- Computers and Electronics3.5/5
- Chemistry3.4/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Salesforce software
- UNIX
Technology Skills
- DQO-PRO
- Database software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Environmental Knowledge and Assessment Tool EKAT
- Field Operations and Records Management System (FORMS) II Lite
- Fully Integrated Environmental Location Decision Support FIELDS
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Geographic information system GIS systems
Tools & Equipment
- Aluminum ladders
- Atmosphere monitors
- Bacon bomb samplers
- Benthic grab samplers
- Bladder pumps
- Bottom fill bailers
- Box corers
- Bucket augers