Also called: Lake Manager, Aquatic Biologist (Consulting)
Keeps lakes and ponds healthy by controlling algae and weeds, stocking fish, and managing water quality.
A lake specialist drives a boat across a community lake taking water samples, identifies invasive weeds, designs aeration systems, and explains fish stocking plans to homeowner associations.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in biology, fisheries, or environmental science; a pesticide license for treatments.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Fisheries Science, Biology, Environmental Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-1023: Average (3% to 4%).
Low risk for 10 years. Drones and water sensors help spot algae; treating, stocking and advising clients stay human.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1023.
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