Does National Ecological Observatory Network pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Ecological Observatory Network employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Ecological Observatory Network. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Ecological Observatory Network?

51% of National Ecological Observatory Network employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Ecological Observatory Network 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Ecological Observatory Network?

Field Technician (22) , Temporary Field Technician (14) , Technician (6) , Seasonal Field Technician (5) , Feild Tech (4) , Field Ecologist (3) , Lead Field Technician (3) , Anonymous (2) , Engineer (2) , Field Technician II (2) , Intern (2) , Senior Field Ecologist (2)

What are the pros of working at National Ecological Observatory Network according to real employee reviews?

"Mostly great people with good intentions." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good benefits and close to home.." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great Coworkers, fun job, paid to hike" ((in 6 reviews)); "Fieldwork, work outside, interesting, good mission" ((in 4 reviews)); "Friendly work environment, purpose driven work" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Ecological Observatory Network according to real employee reviews?

"Unaffordability of job: We were forced to work fewer than 30 hrs/week and for low pay ($13" ((in 11 reviews)); "Ineffective upper management." ((in 9 reviews)); "Between the NSFs rules and and a few inexperienced managers NEON has re" ((in 8 reviews)); "0 Scientific leadership." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good people leaving or being fired at an alarming rate." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed National Ecological Observatory Network locations?

Boulder , Tucson , Fairbanks , Tuscaloosa , Land O Lakes , Denton , Fitchburg , Jamestown , Salt Lake City , Front Royal , Bozeman , Virginia Beach , Boulder Junction , Eagle River , Oak Ridge , Fresno , Berthoud , Vancouver , Gainesville

National Ecological Observatory Network reviews

3.5

51% would recommend to a friend

(132 total reviews)

42% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (132 reviews)

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National Ecological Observatory Network has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 132 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Ecological Observatory Network employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

132 reviews

1.0

Jun 24, 2026

Cool people and outdoor work, but low pay

Lead field technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool people and get to be outside

Cons

Terrible pay and little chance for a real career

3.0

May 25, 2026

Great first job post college

Seasonal field technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Amazing coworkers -Great first job post college allowing for diverse experience -Important work

Cons

-Seasonal positions without options for great employees to continue employment -Poor wages

4.0

Apr 7, 2026

Great project but limited career paths

Master technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great project overall with opportunities to travel around the US, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Very competitive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, performance incentives, and retirement account contribution match.

Cons

Not much room for advancement, career paths fizzle out quickly.

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