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Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Median Salary
75,670
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

57%

State and local government

24%

Federal Government

10%

Private not for profit

7%

Self-employed

1%

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of compliance officers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 34,400 openings for compliance officers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$46,660

10%

$75,670

Median

$100,350

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    75%

  • Associate's degree

    15%

  • High school

    10%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Regulatory Science/Affairs
  • Labor and Industrial Relations
  • Environmental Geosciences
  • Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
  • Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services
  • Energy and Environmental Policy

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Law and Government
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.