The median pay for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers is $141,900 a year ($68.22/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to grow 4.9% through 2035, with about 100,900 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
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- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager in four numbers
- Median pay
- $141,900a year, or $68.22/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $74KTop 10% $238K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +4.9%Faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+4.9%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +4.9% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 100,9001,338,800 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 20251.3M
- Projected 20351.4M
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 1.3M Projected 2035 1.4M - Typical education
- Bachelor'sneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Bachelor's77.3%
- Post-bacc certificate9.1%
- Master's9.1%
- Post-master’s certificate4.6%
Highest education held by brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers Segment Value Bachelor's 77.3% Post-bacc certificate 9.1% Master's 9.1% Post-master’s certificate 4.6%
Also advertised as: Brownfield Program Director, Brownfield Program Manager, Brownfield Redevelopment Coordinator, Brownfields Practice Leader, Brownfields Program Coordinator, Brownfields Program Manager.
Pay
How much do Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers make?
Every brownfield redevelopment specialist and site manager in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$141,900
Middle half earn $102,880 to $186,300
- 10th
- $74,300
- 25th
- $102,880
- 75th
- $186,300
- 90th
- $238,270
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $74,300 |
| 25th | $102,880 |
| Median | $141,900 |
| 75th | $186,300 |
| 90th | $238,270 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $141,900
- Median hourly wage
- $68.22/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $153,890
- People employed
- 622,190
Versus all US occupations
At $141,900, Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers earn 178% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $90,920 a year.
Versus management occupations
Inside the Management group, where the middle occupation pays $126,060, this is 13% above the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $238,270 or more while the bottom 10% earn $74,300, a gap of 3.2×. That is an unusually wide spread, which usually tracks specialisation, employer type and years of experience.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 92% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
Massachusetts pays the most at $182,950, and still leads at $172,991 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Massachusetts | $182,950 | $172,991 | 10,630 |
| 2District of Columbia | $175,720 | $159,889 | 18,570 |
| 3California | $174,560 | $157,659 | 99,580 |
| 4Colorado | $171,140 | $166,071 | 14,060 |
| 5Delaware | $168,060 | $168,383 | 1,280 |
| 6New York | $167,200 | $154,928 | 18,470 |
| 7Virginia | $166,230 | $164,415 | 21,560 |
| 8Rhode Island | $165,900 | $162,202 | 790 |
| 9Washington | $164,160 | $153,402 | 10,490 |
| 10Connecticut | $162,690 | $157,022 | 7,330 |
Job outlook
Is Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Faster than average. +4.9% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | +4.9% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers to change 4.9% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 65,600 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 100,900 openings are projected each year, 7.5% of the 1,338,800 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Bachelor's degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
Less than 5 years
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
None
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Medium preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers.
- Bachelor's Degree77.3%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate9.1%
- Master's Degree9.1%
- Post-Master's Certificate4.6%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 77.3% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 9.1% |
| Master's Degree | 9.1% |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 4.6% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager do?
Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.
Day-to-day tasks
- Estimate costs for environmental cleanup and remediation of land redevelopment projects.
- Review or evaluate environmental remediation project proposals.
- Prepare reports or presentations to communicate brownfield redevelopment needs, status, or progress.
- Maintain records of decisions, actions, and progress related to environmental redevelopment projects.
- 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.
- Inspect sites to assess environmental damage or monitor cleanup progress.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayDealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lot
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Monitoring4.0
- Active Listening3.9
- Writing3.9
- Mathematics3.6
- Active Learning3.3
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 |
| Speaking | 4.0 |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 |
| Monitoring | 4.0 |
| Active Listening | 3.9 |
| Writing | 3.9 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Active Learning | 3.3 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Complex Problem Solving4.1
- Coordination4.0
- Judgment and Decision Making4.0
- Systems Evaluation3.6
- Negotiation3.5
- Systems Analysis3.4
- Time Management3.4
- Social Perceptiveness3.3
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.1 |
| Coordination | 4.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.6 |
| Negotiation | 3.5 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.4 |
| Time Management | 3.4 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.3 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Business intelligence and data analysis software · in demand
- Customer relationship management CRM software · in demand
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Development environment software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
- Geographic information system · in demand
- Object or component oriented development software · in demand
- Object oriented data base management software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Operating system software · in demand
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 4 |
| Investigative | 4 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 5 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around organising, following procedures and working precisely with data, combined with leading, persuading, selling and making decisions.
- Conventional4.7
- Enterprising4.5
- Realistic4.5
- Investigative4.3
- Social2.0
- Artistic1.5
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with brownfield redevelopment specialists and site managers highlighted
- IT Manager$175,140
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- Human Resources Manager$149,280
- Sales Manager$148,270
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager$141,900
- Construction Manager$114,990
- Supply Chain Manager$107,230
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager$69,990
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| IT Manager | $175,140 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,790 |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,280 |
| Sales Manager | $148,270 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager | $141,900 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $107,230 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager | $69,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager: frequently asked questions
How much do Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers make?
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers earn a median of $141,900 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). That is 178% above the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $68.22/hr. The middle half earn between $102,880 and $186,300. The top 10% earn $238,270 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager?
Yes. BLS reports a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as medium preparation. Employers typically expect less than 5 years of related work experience first. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 77.3% hold bachelor's degree.
Is Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager a growing career?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4.9% over 2025–2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 100,900 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager do?
Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. A core O*NET task: estimate costs for environmental cleanup and remediation of land redevelopment projects. Employers most often ask for Business intelligence and data analysis software, Customer relationship management CRM software, Data base user interface and query software.
Which states pay Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers the most?
The highest state medians for Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers are Massachusetts ($182,950), District of Columbia ($175,720), California ($174,560) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits a Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist and Site Manager?
O*NET scores Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers highest on the Conventional, Enterprising and Realistic interest areas, so the work mixes organising, following procedures and working precisely with data with leading, persuading, selling and making decisions. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.