Ecologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.

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Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
Examine local, regional, or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.
Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental

Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
Examine local, regional, or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.
Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences.
Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.
Recommend methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices.
Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.
Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
Redesign linear, or open-loop, systems into cyclical, or closed-loop, systems so that waste products become inputs for new processes, modeling natural ecosystems.
Conduct environmental sustainability assessments, using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques.
Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.
Review industrial practices, such as the methods and materials used in construction or production, to identify potential liabilities and environmental hazards.
Translate the theories of industrial ecology into eco-industrial practices.
Prepare plans to manage renewable resources.
Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.
Plan or conduct studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development.
Provide industrial managers with technical materials on environmental issues, regulatory guidelines, or compliance actions.
Carry out environmental assessments in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws.
Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.
Research sources of pollution to determine environmental impact or to develop methods of pollution abatement or control.
Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions.
Perform analyses to determine how human behavior can affect, and be affected by, changes in the environment.
Promote use of environmental management systems (EMS) to reduce waste or to improve environmentally sound use of natural resources.
Monitor the environmental impact of development activities, pollution, or land degradation.
Develop alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits.
Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems.
Research environmental effects of land and water use to determine methods of improving environmental conditions or increasing outputs, such as crop yields.
Perform environmentally extended input-output (EE I-O) analyses.
Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.
Investigate accidents affecting the environment to assess ecological impact.
Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems.

Average salary
38,029 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Ecologist

38,466 GBP
36,688 GBP

Average salary for part-time Ecologist

Average salary for full-time Ecologist

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25,125 GBP
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38,029 GBP
36,688 GBP
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Salary over time for Ecologist

Salary for this role has increased over time

33,271 GBP
33,712 GBP
35,268 GBP
35,376 GBP
36,608 GBP
37,704 GBP
38,029 GBP
39,930 GBP
30,138 GBP

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Future outlook for Ecologists

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33 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

-1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

24% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Ecologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

55% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
15% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
12% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You'll need:

maths knowledge
analytical thinking skills
the ability to read English
thinking and reasoning skills
excellent verbal communication skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
ambition and a desire to succeed
the ability to use your initiative
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Social Orientation Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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