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Environmental Economists

Also known as: Agricultural Economist, Ecological Economist, Economist, Energy Economist, Environmental Economist, Environmental Protection Economist, Marine Resource Economist, Natural Resource Economist, Principal Associate, Principal Research Economist

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree7%
Doctoral/Professional Degree29%
Level 94%
Level 104%
Level 1157%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None39%
Up to 1 month4%
6 months - 1 year11%
1-2 years25%
2-4 years11%
4-6 years4%
6-8 years4%
8-10 years4%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None43%
Up to 1 month18%
1-3 months14%
6 months - 1 year11%
1-2 years11%
2-4 years4%

How AI Impacts Each Task

20 tasks analyzed

Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.

Time: 8%

Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.

Time: 10%

Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.

Time: 8%

Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.

Time: 8%

Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.

Time: 6%

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Analytical ThinkingIntegrityInitiativePersistenceIndependenceInnovationAttention to DetailAchievement/EffortDependabilityStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilityCooperation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$115,440

per year

Mean Wage

$130,910

per year

Employment

16K

workers

Wage Range

$62,340 - $212,710

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$62,340Median: $115,440$212,710
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