As of June 2026, Environmental Compliance Inspectors has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (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 Compliance Inspectors

61/100
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More exposed than 68% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$80,730. About 33,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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

Common titles
Enforcement OfficerEnvironmental InspectorEnvironmental Protection SpecialistEnvironmental Quality AnalystAir Permitting and Enforcement InspectorCompliance Investigator
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
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingActive LearningComplex Problem Solving
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe AcrobatAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft Access
Work context
Email useTelephoneFace-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersExternal customers

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Environmental Compliance Inspectors, SOC 13-1041.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Environmental Compliance Inspectors tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.
  • Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
  • Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.
1 more automatable task locked in the report.
Augmentable
  • Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation, participating in enforcement hearings, as necessary.
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
14 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (80%).

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80% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$82,220
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Environmental Compliance Inspectors — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$96,980New York: US$90,080Texas: US$75,370

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$80,730. More states are being added.

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