Ecologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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

  • 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
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Ecologists typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Ecologist you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
38,029 GBP *
per year
19,000 GBP
45,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
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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  • 27,478 GBP
  • 25,125 GBP
  • 32,106 GBP
  • 38,029 GBP
  • 36,688 GBP
  • 38,466 GBP
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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Very good outlook
33 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
-1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
24% chance of automation in the future

Ecologist - Your future job?


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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Energy & Environment

Things to highlight for your Ecologist interview

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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