Water Resource Specialists

AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
4%
risk level
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND *
GROWTH
5.9%
by year 2032
WAGES
$144,440
or $69.44 per hour
Volume
82,570
as of 2022

Employment data isn't available specifically for this occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so we are using the data from Natural Sciences Managers.

SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
7.0/10

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Automation risk

4% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Originality

  • Persuasion

  • Negotiation

  • Social Perceptiveness

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Growth

Moderate growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Natural Sciences Managers' job openings is expected to rise 5.9% by 2032

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2023.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Natural Sciences Managers' was $144,440, or $69 per hour

'Natural Sciences Managers' were paid 211.9% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Moderate range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2022 there were 82,570 people employed as 'Natural Sciences Managers' within the United States.

This represents around 0.06% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as 'Natural Sciences Managers'.

Job description

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

SOC Code: 11-9121.02

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