Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		820
Mean wage		$42.30
Entry wage		$21.25
10th percentile wage		$18.56
50th percentile wage		$39.18
90th percentile wage		$82.60

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	420	51.4%
Public Administration	200	24.7%
Hospitals	120	14.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	200	$40.89
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	420	$39.06
Hospitals	120	$18.56

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041)

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. Excludes Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (19-1023), Conservation Scientists (19-1031), Forest and Conservation Technicians (19-4071), Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011), Fish and Game Wardens (33-3031), and Forest and Conservation Workers (45-4011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$39.18		$40.42		-$1.24
2021	$37.82	+3.6%	$39.02	+3.6%	-$1.19
2020	$36.83	+2.7%	$38.00	+2.7%	-$1.16
2019	$36.08	+2.1%	$37.23	+2.1%	-$1.14
2018	$35.26	+2.3%	$36.37	+2.3%	-$1.11
2017	$34.51	+2.2%	$35.60	+2.2%	-$1.09
2016	$33.79	+2.1%	$34.86	+2.1%	-$1.06
2015	$33.15	+1.9%	$34.20	+1.9%	-$1.04
2014	$32.48	+2.1%	$33.51	+2.1%	-$1.02
2013	$31.89	+1.8%	$32.90	+1.8%	-$1.00
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$39.18		$24.37		$14.81
2021	$37.82	+3.6%	$23.42	+4.0%	$14.40
2020	$36.83	+2.7%	$22.62	+3.5%	$14.21
2019	$36.08	+2.1%	$21.98	+2.9%	$14.11
2018	$35.26	+2.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	$13.92
2017	$34.51	+2.2%	$20.73	+2.9%	$13.78
2016	$33.79	+2.1%	$20.24	+2.4%	$13.54
2015	$33.15	+1.9%	$19.73	+2.6%	$13.42
2014	$32.48	+2.1%	$19.31	+2.2%	$13.17
2013	$31.89	+1.8%	$18.96	+1.9%	$12.93

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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