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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$115,380

($55.47/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

3.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

616

Geoscientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$79,710

($38.32/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.9%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$167,430

($80.50/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.5%

Avg. Annual Openings

Strong Opportunity

405

Environmental Engineers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,040

($50.02/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Very Strong Growth

1.4%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Soil and Plant Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$68,240

($32.81/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

178

Microbiologists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$82,170

($39.51/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Civil Engineers

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$93,590

($45.00/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.3%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

857

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$131,990

($63.46/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Very Strong Opportunity

3,422

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$97,020

($46.64/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Strong Growth

1.1%

Avg. Annual Openings

Average Opportunity

125

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Education: Bachelor's degree

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Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$103,920

($49.96/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Rare Opportunity

All Other Physical Scientists

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree

Median Annual Wage

$111,490

($53.60/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

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Education: Associate's degree

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Associate's degree

Median Annual Wage

$104,240

($50.11/hr)

Annual Growth Rate

Slow Growth

0.6%

Avg. Annual Openings

Few Opportunities

Median Annual Wage
Education
Experience Needed
Description

Hydrologists

-( - /hr)

Bachelor's degree

Hydrologists study how water moves across and through the Earth's crust. They study how rain, snow, and other forms of precipitation impact river flows or groundwater levels, and how surface water and groundwater evaporate back into the atmosphere or eventually reach the oceans. Hydrologists analyze how water influences the surrounding environment and how changes to the environment influence the quality and quantity of water. They use their expertise to solve problems concerning water quality and availability.

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

$115,380 ($55.47/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Data scientists use analytical tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from data.

Geoscientists

$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.

$167,430 ($80.50/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Natural Sciences Managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.

$167,430 ($80.50/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

$167,430 ($80.50/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Soil and Plant Scientists

$167,430 ($80.50/hr)

Bachelor's degree

5 years or more

Environmental Engineers

$104,040 ($50.02/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Environmental Engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. They also address global issues, such as unsafe drinking water, climate change, and environmental sustainability.

$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.

Soil and Plant Scientists

$68,240 ($32.81/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Microbiologists

$82,170 ($39.51/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow, and interact with their environments.

Microbiologists

$82,170 ($39.51/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites. They try to understand how these organisms live, grow, and interact with their environments.

Civil Engineers

$93,590 ($45.00/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Civil Engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Many civil engineers work in planning, design, construction, research, and education.

Civil Engineers

$93,590 ($45.00/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

$131,990 ($63.46/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

$131,990 ($63.46/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

$131,990 ($63.46/hr)

Bachelor's degree

Less than 5 years

Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.

$97,020 ($46.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Biological Scientists study and conduct research and analysis on living organisms. This category includes all biological scientists not contained somewhere else.

$97,020 ($46.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Biological Scientists study and conduct research and analysis on living organisms. This category includes all biological scientists not contained somewhere else.

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

$97,020 ($46.64/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Biological Scientists study and conduct research and analysis on living organisms. This category includes all biological scientists not contained somewhere else.

$103,920 ($49.96/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Atmospheric and Space Scientists study the weather and climate. They may compile data, prepare reports and forecasts, and assist in developing new data collection instruments.

All Other Physical Scientists

$111,490 ($53.60/hr)

Bachelor's degree

None

Physical scientists study and conduct research and analysis on the inorganic world. This can include physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. This category includes all physical scientists not contained somewhere else.

$104,240 ($50.11/hr)

Associate's degree

None

Nuclear Technicians typically work in nuclear energy production or assist physicists, engineers, and other professionals in nuclear research. They operate special equipment used in these activities and monitor the levels of radiation that are produced.

$104,240 ($50.11/hr)

Associate's degree

None