Also called: Meteorite Prospector
Searches for space rocks that fell to Earth and sells them to museums, scientists, and collectors.
When a fireball streaks across the sky, you use radar and witness reports to figure out where pieces landed, then search fields with metal detectors and magnets. A single rare meteorite can be worth thousands of dollars.
Extremely variable; most hunters have other income.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No formal path; self-taught knowledge of geology and meteorites plus business skills.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Geology, Planetary Science.
Growing about average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Searching fields with metal detectors after fireballs is outdoor treasure hunting; AI helps predict where to look.
Classes: Earth science, Chemistry, Business.
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