$104,040($50.02/hr)
Bachelor's degree
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Environmental engineers use engineering disciplines in developing solutions to problems of planetary health. Their work may involve concerns such as waste treatment, site remediation, and pollution control technology.
$79,710 ($38.32/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Geoscientists study the physical aspects of the Earth, such as its composition, structure, and processes, to learn about its past and present and to predict future events.
$100,990 ($48.55/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.
$82,160 ($39.50/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Occupational health and safety specialists collect data on, analyze, and design improvements to many types of work environments and procedures. Specialists inspect workplaces and enforce adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment. Technicians work with specialists to implement and evaluate programs aimed at mitigating risks to workers, property, the environment, and the public.
$107,070 ($51.48/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Bioengineers and biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software.
$47,860 ($23.01/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Environmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health.
$78,400 ($37.69/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Chemists and materials scientists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products, or knowledge.
$77,420 ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of environmental science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$68,240 ($32.81/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Soil and Plant Scientists conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops, trees, shrubs, and nursery stock. They study the chemical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth.
$65,800 ($31.64/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Environmental scientists and specialists conduct research or investigations to protect the environment or human health. They may collect, study, and report on data of air, food, water and other sources and then recommend action.
$93,590 ($45.00/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Civil engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction and maintenance of building and infrastructure projects. These projects may include facilities, bridges, roads, tunnels, and water and sewage systems.
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Bachelor's degree
None
Mining and geological engineers design mines to safely and efficiently remove minerals such as coal and metals for use in manufacturing and utilities.
$77,090 ($37.06/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Business Operations Specialists are consultants who offer knowledge to help a business improve its operations. This category includes all business operations specialists not contained somewhere else.
$61,820 ($29.72/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Conservation scientists manage the land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.
$74,810 ($35.96/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Compliance officers make sure that people and organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements.
$51,180 ($24.60/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Environmental engineering technologists and technicians carry out the plans that environmental engineers develop.
$51,710 ($24.86/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Hydrologic technicians support scientists and engineers in exploring, extracting, and monitoring natural resources, such as soil, natural gas, and water.
$45,570 ($21.91/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Forest and Conservation Technicians provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. They compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. They may assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
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Bachelor's degree
None
Hydrologists study water and how it moves across and through the Earth's crust. They research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of surface water and groundwater. They also study the form and intensity of precipitation and its rate of evaporation into the atmosphere, infiltration into soil, or return to the ocean.