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Sustainability Specialists in New York

Sustainability specialists help organizations reduce environmental impact by managing waste, implementing green building practices, and developing sustainable procurement strategies. They work across industries—manufacturing, real estate, government, and corporate offices—analyzing operations to find ways to cut waste and improve environmental performance. In New York the median pay is $83,450 a year, 0% above the national median of $83,050.

$83,450median pay in New York, per year

$61,200–$112,940middle half earn

28,790employed in New York

$83,050U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in New York

5open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New York or remote

2employers hiring

0posted in the last 7 days

GA · WA · VAwhere most openings are

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 ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoring

Knowledge areas

Administration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal Service

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Licenses and training in New York

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Sustainability Specialists pay in other states

District of Columbia · $108,160 Maryland · $101,500 Washington · $100,360 Alabama · $100,240 Delaware · $95,040 Alaska · $94,740 Oklahoma · $93,640 Massachusetts · $93,270 Hawaii · $92,620 Colorado · $92,520

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O*NET-SOC 13-1199.05. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.