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Chapter I . What is and what does an ecologist?

Chapter II. Where does the ecologist work?

Chaper III. Pictures where you can see the ecolosists in action

Chapter IV. What is the average of the ecologists salary?

I. What is and what does an ecologist do?

Ecologists study the inter-relationships between organisms and their

environments. For example, they may research how the creatures in forests, deserts,
wetlands, or other ecosystems interact with each other, as well as their environments.
Ecologists use their expertise to solve environmental problems. They may
investigate the factors at play in a disturbed ecosystem, anticipate potential effects of
proposed actions, or design sustainable practices. Ecologists may do fieldwork to
collect and analyze data on environmental conditions, or to assess or certify a habitat.
They use the information they gather to plan habitat management or environmental
restoration projects, including procedures, resources, schedules, and budgets.
II. Where does the ecologist work?

Many ecologists work for state and federal government natural resource agencies.
These workers may write environmental impact statements evaluating the potential effects of
industrial, commercial, and public sector projects. Others manage ecological resources as
natural resource managers.
1. Ecologists employed by environmental consulting companies may assess the environmental
impacts of clients' projects, and design sustainable practices to minimize negative effects.
2. Ecologists also monitor and restore disturbed populations and ecosystems for governments
and private organizations. They may also apply for environmental remediation permits on
behalf of clients.
3. Researchers and research assistants conduct research in the field and in labs to answer
questions how species and their environment interact.
4. Ecologists in program management positions advise policy makers through committees and
reports.
5. They may also work for parks and recreation areas as naturalists and environmental
educators.
While ecologists are employed nationwide, there are generally more jobs in the
western states, and particularly on the west coast.
III. Pictures where you can see the
ecologists “in action”
 IV. What is the average of the ecologists salary?

The average salary for ecologist positions advertised at Indeed.com was $67,000 as
of 12/2014. This average is 17% higher than average salaries across all job posting. While the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not collect data on ecologists specifically, it gives
the average 2013 salary for environmental restoration planners as $65,090.

Total
State Employment Bottom 25% Median Salary Top 75%
Alabama 1,050 $42,530 $53,760 $70,300
Alaska 1,070 $50,400 $60,210 $81,280
Arizona 1,560 $43,970 $53,970 $72,190
Arkansas 260 $42,230 $54,190 $76,010
California 14,530 $64,640 $79,780 $98,690
Colorado 2,880 $57,610 $73,590 $96,840
Connecticut 780 $54,030 $68,460 $86,260
Delaware 310 $44,790 $53,240 $67,370
District of 1,430 $89,040 $109,820 $136,130
Columbia
Florida 5,060 $39,350 $49,780 $64,550
Georgia 1,690 $38,160 $46,900 $68,870
Guam 50 $43,450 $52,470 $74,620
 Hawaii 610 $45,440 $57,650 $72,250

Idaho 610 $50,660 $59,910 $73,520

Illinois 1,820 $62,010 $77,650 $98,020

Indiana 740 $40,810 $47,320 $64,900

Iowa 570 $51,650 $65,610 $76,030

Kansas 910 $49,030 $54,010 $76,340

Kentucky 560 $41,920 $53,300 $70,260

Louisiana 1,460 $41,490 $51,000 $68,170

Maine 460 $47,180 $51,450 $64,040

Maryland 2,320 $51,780 $70,170 $97,330

Massachusetts 2,540 $39,860 $64,380 $85,360

Michigan 1,530 $50,060 $63,830 $74,460

Minnesota 1,410 $49,930 $60,060 $74,160

Mississippi 410 $35,850 $41,410 $56,320

Missouri 1,390 $35,110 $43,130 $53,470

Montana 440 $46,960 $53,960 $62,390

Nebraska 730 $42,460 $51,330 $64,500

Nevada 730 $48,700 $62,430 $80,350

New Hampshire 420 $53,390 $64,790 $75,170

New Jersey 2,420 $58,090 $77,450 $92,860

New Mexico 920 $49,730 $60,470 $81,520

New York 2,840 $51,370 $67,240 $87,110

North Carolina 3,970 $45,190 $54,440 $69,010

North Dakota 260 $46,150 $56,200 $69,470

Ohio 2,690 $49,330 $69,300 $76,760

Oklahoma 970 $39,930 $46,790 $59,770

Oregon 1,130 $57,870 $71,270 $82,020

Pennsylvania 2,720 $49,350 $65,120 $89,750
Puerto Rico 470 $23,060 $29,970 $42,600
Rhode Island 260 $71,450 $83,470 $98,560
South Carolina 640 $34,130 $54,120 $70,630
South Dakota 300 $47,670 $56,750 $70,110
Tennessee 1,460 $42,080 $60,620 $82,450
Texas 5,940 $49,650 $66,750 $96,590
Utah 650 $55,110 $63,650 $74,910
Vermont 720 $39,300 $49,960 $62,680
Virgin Islands 70 $30,070 $42,410 $57,450
Virginia 3,300 $54,810 $73,780 $107,590
Washington 4,010 $56,270 $71,450 $93,000
West Virginia 490 $34,740 $42,790 $53,890
Wisconsin 960 $48,800 $57,250 $69,350
Wyoming 430 $50,220 $56,370 $69,680

Table data taken from BLS (http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes192041.htm)