Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
SOC: 13-1041.01
Common Job Titles
Enforcement OfficerEnvironmental InspectorEnvironmental Protection SpecialistEnvironmental Quality Analyst
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Environmental Compliance Inspectors (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
397,770
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $46,230 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $130,030 |
| Workers on average earn | $84,980 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.2/5
- Law and Government4.1/5
- Computers and Electronics3.5/5
- Chemistry3.4/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordSAP softwareSalesforce softwareUNIX
Technology Skills
DQO-PRODatabase softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareEnvironmental Knowledge and Assessment Tool EKATField Operations and Records Management System (FORMS) II LiteFully Integrated Environmental Location Decision Support FIELDSGeographic information system GIS softwareGeographic information system GIS systems
Tools & Equipment
Aluminum laddersAtmosphere monitorsBacon bomb samplersBenthic grab samplersBladder pumpsBottom fill bailersBox corersBucket augers