Environmental Scientist vs Safety Specialist
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Environmental Scientist
$72,500 typical, a year
Most Environmental Scientists earn $53,300 to $93,000 a year.
From 344 postings that list pay
1,174 open jobs now
Environmental Scientist salaries Environmental Scientist jobs
Safety Specialist
$92,500 typical, a year
Most Safety Specialists earn $77,500 to $110,000 a year.
From 934 postings that list pay
3,723 open jobs now
Safety Specialists typically earn about $20,000 more a year than Environmental Scientists.
What each one does
Environmental Scientist
- Collect environmental samples from soil, water, and air.
- Perform field inspections to check for environmental compliance.
- Prepare and submit reports on environmental data and findings.
- Monitor and maintain environmental monitoring equipment and systems.
- Analyze environmental data to identify problems or trends.
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Safety Specialist
- Inspect job sites to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions and unsafe employee acts.
- Conduct safety training sessions and orientations for employees and supervisors.
- Investigate accidents and incidents to determine causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Develop and maintain safety programs and documentation.
- Partner with management to promote a safe work culture.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Environmental Scientist
Asked for in both
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
More common in Environmental Scientist postings
- Environmental Science 5 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- Environmental Compliance 3 in 10 postings
- Environmental Engineering 2 in 10 postings
- HAZWOPER Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Project Management 1 in 10 postings
- Data Collection 1 in 10 postings
- RCRA 1 in 10 postings
Safety Specialist
Asked for in both
- Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 2 in 10 postings
More common in Safety Specialist postings
- Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) 3 in 10 postings
- OSHA Regulations 2 in 10 postings
- Safety Audits 2 in 10 postings
- Root Cause Analysis 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Word 2 in 10 postings
- Risk Management 2 in 10 postings
- Emergency Response 2 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety 2 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Environmental Scientist
- $127,500 - $208,150/yrstated Tukwila, Washington, United States HybridDue DiligenceEnvironmental ComplianceEnvironmental Remediation
Environmental Technician
AeconPay not stated Aiken, SC, USWaste ManagementEnvironmental Management SystemsEnvironmental AuditingEnvironmental Science- Pay not stated Oklahoma County OnsiteCustomer ServiceDriver's LicenseTechnical Support
Safety Specialist
ICS Safety Lead
Westinghouse Electric Company$108k - $126k/yrstated Warrendale, US HybridSafety AuditsEnvironmental Health & Safety (EH&S)Lockout/TagoutRoot Cause AnalysisSafety Culture +3Traveling Project Safety Manager- MSG - Pharma/Biotech
Turner ConstructionPay not stated Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | Charlotte, NC | Atlanta, GA | Columbus, OH | Houston, TXSafety AuditsEnvironmental Health & Safety (EH&S)Subcontractor SafetyHazard AnalysisOSHA Regulations +1Safety Specialist
Wohlsen ConstructionPay not stated Lancaster, PAMicrosoft OfficeDriver's LicenseSafety AuditsPPE UsageRisk Management +2
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