Science Jobs Offer High Pay, Positive Outlook
Science Jobs Offer High Pay, Positive Outlook
Carlsbad, CA (June 28, 2018) -- "Green" has become a huge buzzword in the 21st century. The labor market sits on the precipice of a boom in the "green" economy with many eco friendly careers leading the way. Science plays a central role in the green economy, with some of the highest potential income in such professions as Biochemist ($91,190); Environmental Engineer ($86,800); and Meteorologist ($92,070), according to a new CareerCast's Jobs Rated report on green jobs to watch in 2018.
The green economy also offers promising opportunities in business and operations. The highest annual median wage among CareerCast.com's top green jobs is Natural Sciences Manager at $118,970, a position that oversees the operational side. This top green job supervises the work of scientists, directs activities related to research and development.
For those looking to make an ecological impact in industries outside of the sciences, Sustainability Managers make $69,400 in annual median salary, and with a growth outlook of 11%, are among the many eco-friendly careers with positive hiring forecasts.
CareerCast.com's report on green jobs finds the projected growth outlook for most ecologically friendly careers at 10% or higher over the next eight years.
"Some great green-job opportunities allow workers to transition into a future wave without abandoning their current industries," says Kyle Kensing, Online Content Editor, CareerCast.com "Positions also vary in minimum requirements for entry, while spanning a variety of fields."
A pair of green jobs in construction and manufacturing - two industries with consistently turbulent hiring for the past three decades - are expected to about double in employment by 2026. Wind Turbine Technicians are projected to have 96% more job prospects, while Solar Photovoltaic Installers are forecasted for a 105% growth outlook.
These numbers suggest that the green economy is the future of the job market - and green jobs are the future of planet Earth.
CareerCast's Green Jobs to Watch in 2018
ProfessionAnnual Median SalaryGrowth Outlook (to 2026)
Biochemist$91,19011%
Biological Technician$43,80010%
Environmental Engineer$86,8008%
Hydrologist$79,99010%
Meteorologist$92,07012%
Natural Sciences Manager$118,97010%
Recyclable Material Collector$36,16013%
Solar Photovoltaic Installer$39,490105%
Sustainability Manager$69,40011%
Wind Turbine Technician$53,88096%
To read the full report, visit CareerCast.
About CareerCast.com
CareerCast.com, created by Adicio, is a job search portal that offers extensive local, niche and national job listings from across North America; job-hunting, career-management and HR-focused editorial content; and videos and blogs; and provides recruiters with the ability to post jobs directly to more than 800 niche career sites. CareerCast.com also compiles the Jobs Rated Report (http://www.jobsrated.com), where 220 jobs across North America are ranked based on detailed analysis of specific careers factors.
