Environmental Scientist

Investigates environmental conditions and impacts by collecting evidence, analysing data and recommending ways to manage pollution or protect natural resources. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme 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 Scientist do?

Investigates environmental conditions and impacts by collecting evidence, analysing data and recommending ways to manage pollution or protect natural resources.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR340 000 p.a.Mid-levelR560 000 p.a.SeniorR820 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

Data analysis · EssentialEnvironmental assessment · EssentialField sampling · ImportantRegulatory knowledge · ImportantScientific reporting · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

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

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Geography and Environmental Studies — University of the Western Cape

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What does a Environmental Scientist do?

Investigates environmental conditions and impacts by collecting evidence, analysing data and recommending ways to manage pollution or protect natural resources.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Data analysis, Environmental assessment, Field sampling, Regulatory knowledge, Scientific reporting.

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?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.