Careers · Industrial Ecologists · Kentucky
Industrial Ecologists in Kentucky
Industrial ecologists apply natural ecosystem principles to design more efficient manufacturing and production systems. They analyze how industries use resources and generate waste, then recommend improvements that reduce environmental impact while maintaining economic viability In Kentucky the median pay is $71,040 a year, 14% below the national median of $82,220.
$71,040median pay in Kentucky, per year
$56,070–$78,850middle half earn
1,000employed in Kentucky
$82,220U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems Analysis
Knowledge areas
Mathematics (knowledge)Engineering and TechnologyChemistryComputers and ElectronicsPhysicsEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Industrial Ecologists.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Industrial Ecologists pay in other states
District of Columbia · $132,620California · $106,510Rhode Island · $100,730Massachusetts · $100,640Washington · $98,300Oregon · $97,440Texas · $92,000Alaska · $91,960Utah · $90,710Minnesota · $88,000
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against industrial ecologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against industrial ecologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-2041.03. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.