Climate Change Policy Analysts

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Science and Mathematics

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 19-2041.01

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$57k10th$92kMedian$162k90th

New workers start near $57,200; experienced workers reach $161,690. About 370 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +22.1%; Alamo region, 272 to 332 jobs · U.S. +4%
Openings a year: 32; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 8,500
Employed in 2024: 272; in the Alamo region · U.S. 90,300

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

2 programs, with the college that teaches each.

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Reading Comprehension4.3
Critical Thinking4.0
Active Listening3.9
Speaking4.3
Writing4.1
Complex Problem Solving4.1
Active Learning3.9
Systems Evaluation3.6

What the work is

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.

Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.
Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.
Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Bachelor's degree17%
Master's degree61%
Doctoral or professional22%

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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