Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
SOC: 13-1199.05
Common Job Titles
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability Specialist
Sustainable Design Coordinator
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Sustainability Specialists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,128,200
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $46,230. 25th percentile: U.S. $60,820. 50th percentile: U.S. $81,270. 75th percentile: U.S. $110,030. 90th percentile: U.S. $147,830. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$46,230
10% of workers earn the following or more
$147,830
Workers on average earn
$92,380
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Administration and Management3.7/5
Law and Government3.5/5
English Language3.5/5
Education and Training3.5/5
Building and Construction3.4/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
