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Mercor

Environmental Scientist

New York, NY · On-site +1

$50 - $70/hr

Remote Role Responsibilities * Build a realistic digital workspace centered on the Drive folders ... This project will transition from an hourly rate to compensation based on throughput of quality ...

Metric Engineering

Environmental Scientist

FL · On-site +1

$72.30K - $95K/yr

The position entails a hybrid work environment (mix of office, remote, and field) and work is ... A. degree in natural or environmental sciences or planning (or similar field) * Botanical training ...

APTIM

Environmental Scientist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site +1

$24 - $38.46/hr

Job overview APTIM is seeking a Environmental Scientist (hydrogeologist, geologist or environmental scientist) to assist the retail petroleum new-store construction team. The qualified candidate will ...

APTIM

Environmental Scientist

Lenexa, KS · On-site +1

$27.88 - $29.81/hr

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking an entry level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of our RCRA ...

APTIM

Environmental Scientist

Lenexa, KS · On-site +1

$27.88 - $29.81/hr

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking an entry level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of our RCRA ...

APTIM

Environmental Scientist

Lenexa, KS · On-site +1

$27.88 - $29.81/hr

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking an entry level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of our RCRA ...

APTIM

Environmental Scientist

Lenexa, KS · On-site +1

$27.88 - $29.81/hr

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking an entry level Environmental Scientist on a full-time basis to participate in a variety of environmental compliance tasks in support of our RCRA ...

Apex Companies

Environmental Scientist 1

Lakewood, CO · On-site +1

$45K - $55K/yr

What we're looking for: * BS in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Watershed Science or ... Ability to travel to remote project sites. * Experience researching, reviewing, and guiding ...

Wood Plc

Associate Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$74.50K - $97.80K/yr

Overview / Responsibilities Role Overview We have an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our Arizona Operations team. Will work in the office or ...

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How much do hourly remote environmental scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly remote environmental scientist in the United States is $84,123.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Remote Environmental Scientist vs Hourly Remote Environmental Technician?

AspectHourly Remote Environmental ScientistHourly Remote Environmental Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; certifications varyAssociate's degree or relevant technical training; certifications may be required
Work EnvironmentRemote, fieldwork, or office-based; often involves data analysis and reportingPrimarily fieldwork and site assessments; some remote data entry
Employer & Industry UsageEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, research institutionsEnvironmental service companies, contractors, government agencies

Hourly Remote Environmental Scientists typically hold a bachelor's degree and focus on data analysis, reporting, and project planning remotely, often with some fieldwork. In contrast, Hourly Remote Environmental Technicians usually have technical training or an associate's degree, performing field assessments and site work, with some remote data tasks. Both roles are essential in environmental projects but differ mainly in education, responsibilities, and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Remote Environmental Scientist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Full Time, 89% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 61% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,123 per year, or $40.4 per hour.

Environmental Scientist

Mercor

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$50 - $70/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Environmental Science Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$70/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Build a realistic digital workspace centered on the Drive folders you use daily. Include site assessment reports, permit applications, monitoring data summaries, and more. Represent platforms like Esri ArcGIS, SAS, MATLAB, and Socrata.
  • Design multi-step tasks grounded in your real workflows. Require navigating multiple apps, files, and stakeholders to challenge frontier AI agents.
  • Collaborate with other environmental-science experts to design the environment, shape task scope, and review scenarios for realism and rigor.
  • Work asynchronously with research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria for environmental-science agent benchmarks.
  • Contribute to frontier AI research and benchmarking. Your work directly informs how leading labs train and evaluate the next generation of AI systems.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • 3+ years of full-time experience at a federal/state environmental agency, major environmental consulting firm, F500 sustainability team, or R1 university.
  • Background in environmental assessment and compliance, air, water, or waste permitting and monitoring, contaminated-site investigation/remediation, corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, or climate-risk analysis.
  • Day-to-day use of Esri ArcGIS, Google Maps Platform, SAS, MATLAB, and Socrata.
  • Strong analytical thinking and writing skills.

Preferred

  • MS/PhD in environmental science, engineering, or related discipline.

Compensation & Legal

  • This project will transition from an hourly rate to compensation based on throughput of quality work.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.