Also called: Magnetic Field Scientist
Tracks Earth's magnetic field, which guides compasses, phones and airplanes and shifts every year.
You check data from magnetic observatories, update the world magnetic model that your phone's compass uses, and warn power companies when solar storms shake the field. When a big solar storm hits, your phone rings off the hook.
Main employers are the USGS and NOAA.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in geophysics or physics.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Geophysics, Physics.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Geoscientists overall; very small field.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI helps update magnetic models and forecasts; observatory work and storm warnings stay human.
Classes: AP Physics C, AP Calculus, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-2042.
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