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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Compliance Officers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$100,360$103,940Higher
Hourly median$48.25/hr$49.97/hr
Middle half of workers earn$80,160 – $127,310$80,640 – $131,430
Jobs in Greater Boston2,27010,920Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+3.5%Higher+3.0%
Massachusetts openings a year280900Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure80Higher69HigherLower
Observed AI use todaySomeSome
Programs near Boston51More49

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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