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	Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	Geodetic Surveyors
SUMMARY	20% Minimal Risk	11% Minimal Risk	28% Low Risk	20% Low Risk	25% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	5.6/10	5.7/10	6.7/10	7.0/10	5.6/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	39% (Low Risk, Based on 183 votes)	51% (Moderate Risk, Based on 85 votes)	28% (Low Risk, Based on 102 votes)	43% (Moderate Risk, Based on 21 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	0.6%	0.7%	8.2%	4.4%	4.4%
WAGES	$117,960 or $56.71 per hour	$97,450 or $46.85 per hour	$108,970 or $52.39 per hour	$80,060 or $38.49 per hour	$72,740 or $34.97 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	22,580	8,780	439,380	84,930	53,080
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DESCRIPTION	Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.	Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.	Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.	Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.	Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources.

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