Growing Infrastructure and Environmental Jobs

We occasionally are asked about working in the infrastructure and environment field. We enjoy it and encourage you to look into it if you are interested. Here are some related occupations where the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates greater than average growth in the next several years. (All the data that follows is summarized from BLS information).

Environmental Scientists and Hydrologists
(Education: Bachelors degree, masters typical
Median salary: $51,080 per year)

Environmental Engineers
(Education: Bachelors degree
Median Salary: $47,384 per year)

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
(Education: Varies
Median Salary: about $16 per hour)

Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists
(Education: Varies
Median Salary: $66,530 per year)

Landscape Architects
(Education: Bachelors degree, masters typical
Median Salary: $53,120 per year)

Cost Estimators(Education: Bachelors degree typical
Median Salary: $49,940 per year)

Public Relations Specialist
(Education: Bachelors degree plus internship
Median Salary: $43,830 per year)

Construction and Building Inspectors(Education: Varies
Median Salary: $43,670 per year)

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate(Education: Licensure typical
Median Salary: $43,390 per year)

Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers(Education: Technical school or apprenticeship
Median Salary: about $17 per hour)

Grounds Maintenance Workers

(Median Salary: about $10 per hour)