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Also called aquatic ecologist, ecologist, forest ecologist and product development ecologist.
$82,220
Median pay a year
89,250
People do this work
6
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Researching industrial environmental impact
Researching conservation initiative impacts
Identifying sustainable practices
Appraising environmental impact
Developing sustainability plans
Applying knowledge or research findings
Developing sustainable industrial methods
Planning environmental research
Developing mathematical models
Researching industrial processes
Monitoring production impacts
Conducting research of natural processes
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Industrial Ecologist
Summary
Industrial ecologist applying principles of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems, conducting sustainability assessments, analyzing environmental impacts, and preparing technical reports for various stakeholders
Experience
Industrial Ecologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Identified environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects
Conducted environmental sustainability assessments using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques
Analyzed changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences
Prepared technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicated results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public
Reviewed research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy
Recommended methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices
Planned or conducted studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development
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Identified environmental impacts of productsDeveloped strategies to minimize environmental impactAnalyzed changes to improve environmental performanceConducted sustainability assessments using MFA techniquesReviewed research literature on industrial ecology topicsPrepared technical reports and communicated results
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Identified environmental impacts of products to inform sustainability initiatives
Analyzed changes to enhance environmental performance and reduce ecological footprints
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Identified environmental impacts of products to help shape better product designs for sustainability initiatives
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Helped shape better product designsGuided policy changes for sustainabilityInformed stakeholders on environmental risks
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Analyzed changes to enhance environmental performance and reduce ecological footprints
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Made processes more efficientReduced waste generation significantlyImproved resource conservation efforts
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What an Industrial Ecologist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does an Industrial Ecologist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$64,490
Median
$82,220
75th percentile
$107,970
About 89,250 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$76,290
$91,960
$114,400
AL
$52,750
$72,490
$85,350
AR
$44,930
$57,220
$88,710
AZ
$64,420
$80,600
$103,010
CA
$81,480
$106,510
$132,770
CO
$65,670
$85,990
$106,690
CT
$70,200
$82,070
$107,380
DC
$98,410
$132,620
$161,470
DE
$57,130
$64,690
$76,990
FL
$48,870
$60,830
$81,600
GA
$67,200
$85,710
$115,590
HI
$60,650
$79,510
$92,620
IA
$62,080
$78,780
$91,070
ID
$61,880
$70,350
$85,650
IL
$60,790
$81,590
$121,040
IN
$52,580
$64,700
$94,910
KS
$64,070
$78,210
$106,800
KY
$56,070
$71,040
$78,850
LA
$58,500
$69,820
$95,430
MA
$79,890
$100,640
$127,310
MD
$65,850
$84,190
$106,860
ME
$56,470
$66,480
$78,060
MI
$61,120
$76,080
$94,520
MN
$61,570
$88,000
$105,850
MO
$55,000
$61,050
$72,880
MS
$47,010
$57,780
$77,600
MT
$66,300
$80,260
$93,140
NC
$61,820
$74,130
$93,990
ND
$67,020
$84,570
$92,340
NE
$55,320
$64,040
$79,970
NH
$66,560
$80,810
$100,170
NJ
$62,150
$79,210
$102,440
NM
$76,080
$86,630
$104,250
NV
$65,370
$83,050
$105,530
NY
$67,040
$82,160
$104,310
OH
$62,210
$78,540
$95,120
OK
$59,840
$75,910
$89,670
OR
$76,870
$97,440
$113,320
PA
$60,420
$76,110
$95,910
PR
$38,020
$53,030
$81,330
RI
$79,770
$100,730
$123,180
SC
$57,030
$74,910
$100,320
SD
$62,910
$68,230
$79,880
TN
$62,670
$76,840
$99,200
TX
$66,640
$92,000
$128,380
UT
$71,200
$90,710
$124,990
VA
$68,030
$82,230
$102,750
VT
$63,630
$77,460
$97,430
WA
$79,950
$98,300
$127,770
WI
$62,560
$72,820
$86,610
WV
$63,950
$82,100
$102,420
WY
$61,780
$74,050
$85,020
Other names
Other names for this job
aquatic ecologist, ecologist, forest ecologist, product development ecologist, wildlife biostation research ecologist, eco industrial development consultant, ecological professional, environmental business development associate, environmental consultant, environmental protection activist, environmental protection agency counselor, environmental protection specialist.
More names for this work
industrial green systems designer, industrial retrofit designer, life cycle assessment analyst, natural resources energy specialist, natural resources engineer, product life cycle planner, research scientist, researcher, sfa compliance specialist, substance flow analysis compliance specialist, sustainable systems analyst.
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