Environment
Recyclable Material Collectors
collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
$42620
No degree required
Strong job growth
Water And Wastewater Treatment Plant And System Operators
operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
$51890
No degree required
High job satisfaction
Hazmat Removal Workers
identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
$49170
No degree required
Strong job growth
Pest Control Workers
apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
$40350
No degree required
Strong job growth
Environmental Science Professors
teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$94520
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Environmental Protection Technicians
perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
$50960
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Environmental Economists
conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
$120880
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
Health Environmental Scientists
conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
$80090
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Environmental Restoration Planners
collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.
$80090
Master’s degree
Strong job growth
Park Naturalists
plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
$69020
Bachelor’s degree
Environmental Engineering Technicians
apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
$56570
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Environmental Engineers
research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.
$96890
Master’s degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Environmental Consultants
Environmental Consultants research the environmental impact of specific activities. They then present their findings and recommendations to their clients.
$56200
Bachelor’s degree