Green Building / LEED Consultant

Guides projects through green certifications like LEED and WELL.

A day in the life

You meet the design team to plan which green credits to chase, track recycled-material receipts from the contractor, and submit paperwork for a gold certification.

Pay over a career

Starting
$52k
Typical
$75k
High
$110k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Degree in architecture, engineering, or environmental studies; LEED AP credential.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Architecture, Environmental Studies, Construction Management.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI auto-fills LEED paperwork and credit calculations; strategy and coaching project teams stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Environmental Science, Chemistry, English composition.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.

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