Sustainability Specialists
Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.
SOC: 13-1199.05
Common Job Titles
Sustainability ConsultantSustainability CoordinatorSustainability SpecialistSustainable 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
| 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
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk RevitBentley MicroStationExtensible markup language XMLGoogle AnalyticsJavaScriptMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Power BIMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseSAP softwareStructured query language SQLTableau
Technology Skills
Esri ArcGISGeographic information system GIS softwareInventory management systemsLife cycle assessment LCA softwareMicrosoft PublisherOnline database search and retrieval softwarePE INTERNATIONAL GaBiPE INTERNATIONAL SoFi
Tools & Equipment
Computer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipment