Environmental Economists
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
Common Job Titles
- Environmental Economist
- Natural Resource Economist
- Research Economist
- Resource Economist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Environmental Economists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
15,880
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $62,340. 25th percentile: U.S. $82,260. 50th percentile: U.S. $115,440. 75th percentile: U.S. $166,030. 90th percentile: U.S. $212,710. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $62,340 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $212,710 |
| Workers on average earn | $130,910 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mathematics4.7/5
- Economics and Accounting4.4/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Computers and Electronics3.7/5
- Education and Training3.2/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- C
- C#
- C++
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Microsoft Word
- MySQL
- Python
- SAS
- Tableau
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Technology Skills
- Aptech Systems GAUSS
- Camfit Data Limited Microfit
- Econometric Software LIMDEP
- Estima Regression Analysis of Time Series RATS
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- General algebraic modeling system GAMS
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Global Insight AREMOS
Tools & Equipment
- 10-key calculators
- Computer data input scanners
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Mainframe computers
- Personal computers