Marine Science Educator

Also called: Aquarium Educator

Teaches kids and the public about ocean life at aquariums, science centers, and summer camps.

A day in the life

Runs a touch-tank station letting kids hold sea stars, leads a beach cleanup, and teaches a class about sharks.

Pay over a career

Starting

$30k

Typical

$42k

High

$58k

Estimate.

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. Bachelor's in biology or education.

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

Majors to look at: Marine Biology, Education.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Touch tanks, beach cleanups and teaching kids live keep this work human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Biology, Speech, Environmental science.

• Camp counselor at a marine or nature camp
• Aquarium teen volunteer program
• National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Official data: O*NET occupation 25-9031.

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