Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

SOC code 11-9199 · O*NET-SOC 11-9199.11 · Considerable preparation needed

Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth and numerous job openings for this occupation

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers pay

U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number

Median pay

$141,900

a year

Hourly

$68.22

per hour

10th$74,300Median$141,90090th$238,270

The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.

Average pay

$153,890

$73.99 per hour

Middle 50%

$102,880 – $186,300

25th to 75th percentile

Full spread

$74,300 – $238,270

10th to 90th percentile

People employed

622,190

nationwide

National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.

These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Managers, All Other”, not this job alone.

10th percentile: $74,300; $35.72/hr
25th percentile: $102,880; $49.46/hr
Median percentile: $141,900; $68.22/hr
75th percentile: $186,300; $89.57/hr
90th percentile: $238,270; $114.55/hr

What do brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers do?

Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.

The tasks that matter most day to day

Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws, standards, regulations, or other requirements.
Identify and apply for project funding.
Plan or implement brownfield redevelopment projects to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with applicable standards or requirements.
Estimate costs for environmental cleanup and remediation of land redevelopment projects.
Conduct quantitative risk assessments for human health, environmental, or other risks.
Design or implement plans for surface or ground water remediation.
Design or implement measures to improve the water, air, and soil quality of military test sites, abandoned mine land, or other contaminated sites.

How to qualify for this work

Most people in this role hold bachelor's degree — 77% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.

Preparation level: zone 4 — Considerable preparation needed

Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Education reported by people doing this job

Bachelor's Degree77%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate9%
Master's Degree9%
Post-Master's Certificate5%

Common questions

How much does a brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers earn?

The national median is $141,900 a year. The full range runs from $74,300 at the 10th percentile to $238,270 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.

Can you become a brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers without a degree?

Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 4, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.

Skills and knowledge you need

Core skills

Reading Comprehension4.0/5
Speaking4.0/5
Critical Thinking4.0/5
Monitoring4.0/5
Active Listening3.9/5
Writing3.9/5
Mathematics3.6/5

Knowledge areas

English Language4.0/5
Customer and Personal Service3.6/5
Law and Government3.6/5
Administration and Management3.6/5
Mathematics3.5/5
Chemistry3.3/5
Engineering and Technology3.1/5
Biology3.1/5

Transferable strengths: Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making.