Environmental Chemist

Studies chemicals in air, water, soil and waste to identify pollution, assess environmental risks and support safe treatment or remediation. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Environmental Chemist do?

Studies chemicals in air, water, soil and waste to identify pollution, assess environmental risks and support safe treatment or remediation.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR320 000 p.a.Mid-levelR520 000 p.a.SeniorR780 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Analytical chemistry · EssentialLaboratory testing · EssentialData interpretation · ImportantEnvironmental sampling · ImportantQuality assurance · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

BOTANY AND CHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg

ZOOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Environmental Chemist do?

Studies chemicals in air, water, soil and waste to identify pollution, assess environmental risks and support safe treatment or remediation.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Analytical chemistry, Laboratory testing, Data interpretation, Environmental sampling, Quality assurance.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.