5 Great Green Well Paid Jobs!

Why Going Green Pays Great!

By Monster Contributor

By Alida Moore, PayScale.com

Katie Bardaro, Director of Analytics at online salary database PayScale.com explains why these careers are popular, as well as lucrative. “Renewable energy has seen a push from the current administration, making this field more attractive to workers,” Bardaro says. “Many of the jobs on this list are in engineering or the energy industry, both of which typically pay well. Currently, there is a high demand for qualified workers and a limited supply of qualified workers, which makes these jobs even more desirable,” Bardaro explains.

If you are curious to about which careers in green energy pay well, read on as PayScale sheds energy-efficient light on the subject.

Senior Geologist

Median Annual Salary: $109,900

In order to mine the Earth for renewable energy sources, one must first understand the Earth. Geology is the study over all the liquids and solids that comprise our planet. A senior geologist can find his or herself at the forefront of the conversation about global warming. This job typically requires a bachelor’s degree.

Environmental Engineering Manager

Median Annual Salary: $100,800

As the world’s population grows, environmental engineers become more important. Responsible for developing solutions in the face of increasing demand and strain on resources, these green engineers must comply with public policy and government regulation. Environmental engineers typically have a bachelor’s degree.

Senior Consultant, Energy

Median Annual Salary: $96,000

When a business is looking to upgrade their energy usage to a more efficient system, or figure out a way to save on energy costs overall, an energy consultant is often called in. The consultant analyzes utility practices and costs, calculates the data to find potential cost-saving solutions, and recommends a course of action. A senior energy consultant typically has a bachelor’s degree.

Chemical Plant Manager

Median Annual Salary: $96,000

If you are passionate about the environment and chemistry or chemical engineering, you could find a good fit as a chemical plant manager. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the plant, while ensuring proper green safety measures of the chemicals used. This job requires a bachelor’s degree.

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Median Annual Salary: $81,400

For those who are concerned about the health and safety of our planet’s population, in relation to the environment, this job is right up your alley. In this career, you would be responsible for researching, identifying, and hopefully eliminating the sources of pollutants and other health hazards. This job requires a bachelor’s degree.

Source: All salary and education data provided by online salary database PayScale.com. Salaries listed are median, annual pay for workers with five to eight years of experience and include all bonuses, commissions or profit sharing. Additional information provided by the Global Wind Energy Council.