As of June 2026, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health has an AI-exposure score of 60/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

60/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 66% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$82,220. About 8,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Science roles

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Common titles
Environmental Programs SpecialistEnvironmental Protection SpecialistEnvironmental ScientistEnvironmental SpecialistEnvironmental AnalystEnvironmental Health Specialist
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Complex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionScienceSpeakingWritingCritical Thinking
Tools and technology
ESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordAdobe Acrobat
Work context
Email useTelephoneFace-to-face discussionsExternal customersFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, SOC 19-2041.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.
Augmentable
  • Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
  • Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.
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Durable
  • Develop programs designed to obtain the most productive, non-damaging use of land.
  • Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.
4 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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