Industrial Ecologists
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.
Common Job Titles
- Ecologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Protection Agency Counselor
- Research Scientist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Industrial Ecologists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
84,930
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $50,130. 25th percentile: U.S. $62,090. 50th percentile: U.S. $80,060. 75th percentile: U.S. $103,730. 90th percentile: U.S. $134,830. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $50,130 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $134,830 |
| Workers on average earn | $88,640 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mathematics4.3/5
- Engineering and Technology4.0/5
- Chemistry3.5/5
- Computers and Electronics3.4/5
- Physics3.3/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apache Hadoop
- Atlassian JIRA
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C#
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Git
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Microsoft Windows
- NoSQL
- Oracle Database
- Oracle Java
- Python
- SAP software
- SAS
- Salesforce software
- Splunk Enterprise
- The MathWorks MATLAB
Technology Skills
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Debugging software
- Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment EIO-LCA
- Email software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Online databases
- PRe Consultants SimaPro
Tools & Equipment
- Computer data input scanners
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers