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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in West Virginia

Environmental scientists and specialists investigate sources of pollution and environmental hazards that threaten public health. They collect and analyze data, conduct research, and recommend solutions to reduce or eliminate these threats In West Virginia the median pay is $82,100 a year, 0% above the national median of $82,220.

$82,100median pay in West Virginia, per year

$63,950–$102,420middle half earn

250employed in West Virginia

$82,220U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in West Virginia

4,335open roles like this on employer career sites, 653 in West Virginia or remote

293employers hiring

2,243posted in the last 7 days

Remote · CA · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in West Virginia and remote

Negotiations Escalations (Legal) Specialist · Beyond Finance · USA · Remote
Growth Specialist (USA) · CodiLime · United States · Remote
Senior TA Operations Specialist · Anduril Industries · Remote · Remote
Account Executive, NAS Product Specialist · Rubrik Job Board · Remote · Remote
Client Support Specialist - After Hours · Lyra Health · United States · Remote
Customer Support Specialist · Mercury · USA · Remote
Client Support Specialist - After Hours · Lyra Health · USA · Remote
Debt Specialist - Financial Sales · ClearOne Advantage · United States · Remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingScienceComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

English LanguageBiologyCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security

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Licenses and training in West Virginia

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health pay in other states

District of Columbia · $132,620 California · $106,510 Rhode Island · $100,730 Massachusetts · $100,640 Washington · $98,300 Oregon · $97,440 Texas · $92,000 Alaska · $91,960 Utah · $90,710 Minnesota · $88,000

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O*NET-SOC 19-2041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, West Virginia, annual.