Environmental Restoration Planners
Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed
Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.
Median pay: $82,220/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 8,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.
• Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
• Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.
• Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.
• Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.
• Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.
What's the median pay for Environmental Restoration Planners?
The median pay for Environmental Restoration Planners is $82,220 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Environmental Restoration Planners?
Employment for Environmental Restoration Planners is projected to change +4.4% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Environmental Restoration Planners?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Environmental Restoration Planners?
About 8,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.