Science & Research

Ecologist

Salary range₹2.4 – 4.5 LPA → ₹5 – 10 LPA Top hiring statesUttarakhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An ecologist studies how living things interact with each other and their environment, and advises on conservation, land use and climate.

Do field surveys and monitor ecosystems
Analyse data on species and habitats
Advise on conservation and impact assessment

2 Skills required

Ecology & environmental science Field work GIS & data analysis Research methods Report writing Communication

3 Opportunities available in the market

Forest departments, conservation NGOs, consultancies and universities employ ecologists.

Wildlife institutes and forest departments
Environmental-consulting (EIA) firms
Conservation NGOs and universities

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4.5 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹38K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 10 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹83K / month

Senior / specialist₹12 – 25 LPA≈ ₹1L – ₹2.08L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Uttarakhand Dehradun, Haridwar	Dehradun, Haridwar	High demand
2	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	High demand
3	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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