Sustainability Specialists
Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
SOC: 13-1199.05
Common Job Titles
- Sustainability Consultant
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Sustainability Specialist
- Sustainable Design Coordinator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Sustainability Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,128,200
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. $60,820. 50th percentile: U.S. $81,270. 75th percentile: U.S. $110,030. 90th percentile: U.S. $147,830. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,230 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $147,830 |
| Workers on average earn | $92,380 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Administration and Management3.7/5
- Law and Government3.5/5
- English Language3.5/5
- Education and Training3.5/5
- Building and Construction3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- Extensible markup language XML
- Google Analytics
- JavaScript
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Database
- SAP software
- Structured query language SQL
- Tableau
Technology Skills
- Esri ArcGIS
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Inventory management systems
- Life cycle assessment LCA software
- Microsoft Publisher
- Online database search and retrieval software
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Tools & Equipment
- Computer data input scanners
- Computer laser printers
- Desktop computers
- Laptop computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Personal computers
- Photocopying equipment