TOP 10 BEST

Paying Environmental Science Careers

I’m sharing a list of the 10 best environmental science jobs because it simply isn’t true that environmentalists have to be broke! Careers in environmental science and related fields are only growing.

Do Environmental Science Jobs Make Money?

Yes, despite how people jest, environmentalists absolutely do make money. Now, how much money you make varies on the job you pick, the location you’re working in, education level, level of experience, and other variables.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYER

Annual salary?  $129,000~ per year – Job description? Represent the people, businesses, + the earth. Focus is environmental law. – Education? Bachelor’s degree, law school, bar exam required. Internships encouraged.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Annual salary?  $71,561~ per year – Job description? Determines potential environmental concerns for a specific area or ecosystem. – Education? Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or biology required, Master’s preferred.

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HYDROLOGIST

Annual salary?  $79,370 ~ per year. – Job description? Study the movement of water + the overall water quality. Evaluate chemical + temperature changes in  bodies of water. – Education? Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

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GEOLOGIST

Annual salary? $72,046~ per year – Job description? Study rock formations to develop valuable insights into the earth’s history, pollution factors + natural groundwater resources. – Education? Bachelor’s degree in geology or environmental  science required.

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MORE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAREERS

— Environmental Engineer — Environmental Manager — Solar Energy Consultant — Urban Planner — Marine Biologist — Zoologist

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