Also called: Coastal Ecologist
Studies and restores salt marshes, mangroves, and estuaries.
Wetland scientists wade through marshes measuring plants, soils, and water, map wetland boundaries for permits, and design restoration projects.
Based on BLS environmental scientists data.
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 environmental science or ecology; master's for advancement.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI and drones map wetlands faster; wading in to measure plants and soils and defending boundaries stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2041.
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