Industrial Ecologists
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.
SOC: 19-2041.03
Common Job Titles
EcologistEnvironmental ConsultantEnvironmental Protection Agency CounselorResearch Scientist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Industrial Ecologists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
84,930
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $50,130 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $134,830 |
| Workers on average earn | $88,640 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mathematics4.3/5
- Engineering and Technology4.0/5
- Chemistry3.5/5
- Computers and Electronics3.4/5
- Physics3.3/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopApache HadoopAtlassian JIRAAutodesk AutoCADC#ESRI ArcGIS softwareGitLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual StudioMicrosoft WindowsNoSQLOracle DatabaseOracle JavaPythonSAP softwareSASSalesforce softwareSplunk EnterpriseThe MathWorks MATLAB
Technology Skills
Dassault Systemes CATIADebugging softwareEconomic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment EIO-LCAEmail softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareMicrosoft Dynamics AXOnline databasesPRe Consultants SimaPro
Tools & Equipment
Computer data input scannersDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computers