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Environmentalists generally are concerned with protecting the environment, but the incomes environmentalists earn depend on how they choose to turn their concerns into a career. Therefore, there is no overall average salary for environmentalists because their concerns about pollution, water quality, forest conservation and other issues carry them into many different occupations.
Function
Environmentalists often choose careers that allow them to influence environmental policies and public opinions or to change corporate or government practices that harm the environment, according to a "Princeton Review" career guide. For example, environmentalists work as conservationists, engineers, scientists, technicians and public relations specialists in an effort to research and promote environmentally-friendly practices in numerous industries. Their incomes depend on the careers they choose, but "The Princeton Review" indicates that understanding environmental issues is the key to getting a job related to those issues.
Scientists and Engineers
Environmental scientists seek to identify and prevent pollution or other hazards that affect the environment and the health of the surrounding population. They examine food, soil and water sources to recommend ways to improve their quality with better environmental practices. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that environmental scientists earn a mean salary of $67,810, as of 2010. Environmental engineers may research and design waste-treatment and pollution-control technologies to eliminate or reduce environmental hazards. Environmental engineers earn a mean salary of $83,160 as of 2010, based on BLS data.
Conservation Work
Forest and conservation workers help protect forest, woodlands, wetlands and other areas by planting trees and combating diseases that harm plants. They also build structures to control water flow and prevent soil erosion. The BLS indicates that as of 2010 figures, conservation workers earn about $27,740. Forest and conservation technicians gather data on the condition of forests and other areas. Their duties include tracking the movement of wildlife and examining insect damage to plants and trees. As of 2010 conservation technicians earn a mean salary of $36,860.
Other Jobs
Some environmentalists may choose occupations in which they're indirectly involved with energy conservation by installing solar, wind and other energy-producing systems to conserve electric power. For example, the BLS indicates that solar photovoltaic installers may earn starting salaries that range from $30,000 to $40,000 per year. Other environmentalists may work with organizations as public relations specialists to promote an organization's environmental concerns. The overall mean salary for public relations specialists as of 2010 is $59,150, according to the BLS.
Function
Environmentalists often choose careers that allow them to influence environmental policies and public opinions or to change corporate or government practices that harm the environment, according to a "Princeton Review" career guide. For example, environmentalists work as conservationists, engineers, scientists, technicians and public relations specialists in an effort to research and promote environmentally-friendly practices in numerous industries. Their incomes depend on the careers they choose, but "The Princeton Review" indicates that understanding environmental issues is the key to getting a job related to those issues.
Scientists and Engineers
Environmental scientists seek to identify and prevent pollution or other hazards that affect the environment and the health of the surrounding population. They examine food, soil and water sources to recommend ways to improve their quality with better environmental practices. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that environmental scientists earn a mean salary of $67,810, as of 2010. Environmental engineers may research and design waste-treatment and pollution-control technologies to eliminate or reduce environmental hazards. Environmental engineers earn a mean salary of $83,160 as of 2010, based on BLS data.
Conservation Work
Forest and conservation workers help protect forest, woodlands, wetlands and other areas by planting trees and combating diseases that harm plants. They also build structures to control water flow and prevent soil erosion. The BLS indicates that as of 2010 figures, conservation workers earn about $27,740. Forest and conservation technicians gather data on the condition of forests and other areas. Their duties include tracking the movement of wildlife and examining insect damage to plants and trees. As of 2010 conservation technicians earn a mean salary of $36,860.
Other Jobs
Some environmentalists may choose occupations in which they're indirectly involved with energy conservation by installing solar, wind and other energy-producing systems to conserve electric power. For example, the BLS indicates that solar photovoltaic installers may earn starting salaries that range from $30,000 to $40,000 per year. Other environmentalists may work with organizations as public relations specialists to promote an organization's environmental concerns. The overall mean salary for public relations specialists as of 2010 is $59,150, according to the BLS.
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