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Environmental Protection Officer

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April 13, 2024 3 minute read

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Environmental Protection Officers are responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations to protect the environment and public health. They investigate environmental violations, collect evidence, and issue citations. They may also conduct inspections of businesses and industries to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Education and Training

Environmental Protection Officers typically need a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field. Some employers may also require experience in environmental law or law enforcement.

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Salaries for Environmental Protection Officer

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$68,000

$82,000

$103,000

$82,000

San Francisco

$112,000

$137,000

$171,000

$137,000

Seattle

$124,000

$152,000

$190,000

$152,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$68,000

$82,000

$103,000

$82,000

San Francisco

$112,000

$137,000

$171,000

$137,000

Seattle

$124,000

$152,000

$190,000

$152,000

Austin

$101,000

$136,000

$181,000

$136,000

Toronto

$74,500

$98,000

$133,000

$98,000

London

£49,000

£59,000

£70,000

£59,000

Paris

€8,000

€12,000

€14,000

€12,000

Berlin

€49,000

€59,000

€69,000

€59,000

Tel Aviv

₪126,000

₪167,000

₪215,000

₪167,000

Singapore

S$81,000

S$105,000

S$139,000

S$105,000

Beijing

¥120,000

¥160,000

¥205,000

¥160,000

Shanghai

¥66,800

¥101,000

¥143,000

¥101,000

Shenzhen

¥132,000

¥152,400

¥195,500

¥152,400

Bengalaru

₹190,000

₹368,000

₹550,000

₹368,000

Delhi

₹450,000

₹650,000

₹850,000

₹650,000

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