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10 of the Most Popular Types of Environmental Scientist Jobs in 2026

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If you wish to become an Environmental Scientist, you typically need to earn at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural science, or a similar field. This may be enough for an entry-level position, but depending on the employer or if you want to advance in your career to a management position, you may need to obtain your master's degree. If you want to teach Environmental Science at a university, you may be required to obtain a doctoral degree as well. Most Environmental Scientists take an internship to gain relevant working experience and valuable on-the-job training. Successful Environmental Scientists have good analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

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Top Types Of Environmental Scientist Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Environmental Scientist positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Phd In Environmental Science

    Salary range: $75,000 - $98,500

    Phd In Environmental Science is a typical job search query Most salaries for Phd In Environmental Science jobs pay between $75,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Phd In Environmental Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Environmental Science

    Salary range: $75,000 - $98,500

    Environmental Science is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Environmental Science jobs pay between $75,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Environmental Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Entry Level Environmental Remediation

    Salary range: $37,500 - $50,000

    Entry Level Environmental Remediation is a typical job search query Most salaries for Entry Level Environmental Remediation jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Environmental Remediation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Microsoft Environmental

    Salary range: $56,000 - $80,000

    Microsoft Environmental is a typical job search query Most salaries for Microsoft Environmental jobs pay between $56,000 (25th percentile) and $80,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Microsoft Environmental job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Entry Level Nepa Environmental

    Salary range: $69,000 - $116,500

    Entry Level Nepa Environmental is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Nepa Environmental jobs pay between $69,000 (25th percentile) and $116,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Nepa Environmental job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Environmental Mapping

    Salary range: $44,000 - $71,500

    Environmental Mapping is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Environmental Mapping jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $71,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Environmental Mapping job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Environmental Scientist Gis

    Salary range: $75,000 - $98,500

    Environmental Scientist Gis is a typical job search query Most salaries for Environmental Scientist Gis jobs pay between $75,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Environmental Scientist Gis job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Environmental Science Gis

    Salary range: $69,000 - $116,500

    Entry Level Environmental Science Gis is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Environmental Science Gis jobs pay between $69,000 (25th percentile) and $116,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Environmental Science Gis job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Environmental Science International

    Salary range: $75,000 - $98,500

    Entry Level Environmental Science International is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Environmental Science International jobs pay between $75,000 (25th percentile) and $98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Environmental Science International job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Environmental Inspector

    Salary range: $48,000 - $75,500

    An environmental inspector is responsible for making routine inspections of sources of pollution and determining whether the producers are in compliance with all environmental laws. Your duties and responsibilities in this career include field investigation of job sites and industrial facilities, such as manufacturing and energy plants. You collect samples for testing, interview workers, and determines whether there have been any violations of environmental laws. If you determine public health or land is at risk, you write recommendations to your supervisors who determine the course of action for the offender.

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