Among environmental science careers are environmental analysts, environmental lobbyists, environmental management and conservation specialists, waste management officers, and natural resource managers.

In India, there exists a high demand for environmentalists, but they are often recruited from foreign countries. There are a number of consultancies in this field that provide services. Over the next decade, jobs in environmental science and specialist fields are projected to grow by 8% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. USA is the most lucrative country for Environmental Scientists, and highest paying states include California ($68,676), Massachusetts ($68,667), Washington ($68,676), and New Hampshire ($68,676).