Making Green: Good-Paying Jobs With an Environmental Focus

"For some workers, every day is Earth Day. Did you know studying how to protect the planet often leads to a good paycheck, too? 

Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that many scientists and engineers in green jobs had wages that were higher than the $45,760 median for all occupations in 2021. In addition, the bureau projects more than 30,000 openings overall each year, on average, from 2021 to 2031 for the 10 occupations shown below:

Chart showing the 2021 median annual wages for 10 green jobs, ranging from $64,750 to $102,270..."
Green Jobs