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Clean Air Engineering

FIELD SCIENTIST

Palatine, IL · On-site

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City of New York

Field Scientist

NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Under the supervision of the Field Supervisor, the Scientist (Water Ecology) II will be responsible ... full time experience, which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate course work ...

City of New York

Field Scientist

Grahamsville, NY

$75K - $99K/yr

Under the supervision of the Field Supervisor, the Scientist (Water Ecology) II will be responsible ... full time experience, which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate course work ...

City of New York

Field Scientist

Grahamsville, NY

$75K - $99K/yr

Under the supervision of the Field Supervisor, the Scientist (Water Ecology) II will be responsible ... full time experience, which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate course work ...

University of Kentucky

Scientist I

Lexington, KY

$43K - $70K/yr

Job Summary The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MG CAFE) seeks a full-time Field Scientist to support a USDA Natural ...

University of Kentucky

Scientist I

Paducah, KY · On-site

$43K - $70K/yr

Job Summary The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MG CAFE) seeks a full-time Field Scientist to support a USDA Natural ...

Geo-Logic Associates

Field Technician

Grass Valley, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... full-time Field Technician (Technician) to provide support for civil/site infrastructure, solid ... Bachelor's degree in physical science, environmental studies, or a related field. * Familiarity ...

Access Nursing

Field Nurse Supervisor

Jersey City, NJ

$115K/yr

Full Time Field Nurse Supervisor Serving New Jersey Are you a dedicated and passionate Field ... Exhibit strong communication skills to articulate complex medical and scientific concepts both in ...

Capital One

Principal Data Scientist

New York, NY

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Capital One

Principal Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Capital One

Principal Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Capital One

Principal Data Scientist

Richmond, VA

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Capital One

Principal Data Scientist

New York, NY

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Capital One

Principal Data Scientist

Mclean, VA · On-site

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Capital One

Principal Data Scientist

Mclean, VA

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time field scientist in the United States is $111,343.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Field Scientist vs Field Technician?

AspectFull Time Field ScientistField Technician
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in environmental science, biology, or related fields; certifications varyHigh school diploma or associate degree; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, field-based, often in research or environmental monitoring projectsPrimarily outdoor, equipment setup, data collection, site maintenance
Employer & IndustryResearch institutions, environmental agencies, consulting firmsEnvironmental services, construction, utilities
Work ScopeDesigning studies, analyzing data, reporting findingsData collection, equipment operation, site support

While both roles involve outdoor work and environmental settings, Full Time Field Scientists focus on research, data analysis, and project design, requiring higher education and specialized skills. Field Technicians support data collection and site work, often with technical certifications. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in the environmental industry.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Field Scientist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 14% Full Time, 72% Part Time, and 7% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,343 per year, or $53.5 per hour.
FIELD SCIENTIST

FIELD SCIENTIST

Clean Air Engineering

Palatine, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

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The primary role of a field scientist is to participate in air<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>emissions test programs.  These programs are conducted at heavy industrial sites such as power plants, refineries, or paper mills.  The field scientist is responsible for learning EPA test methodologies and conducting these <\/span><\/span>field tests<\/span>.  When not in the field, the Field Scientist is responsible for equipment maintenance and calibrations, sample analysis, and data entry. Personal safety, d<\/span>ata quality, and ethical testing are of the highest priority.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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