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Climate Scientists

Overview

Climate scientists study the climate, how it changes over a long period of time, and its effects on humans and the environment. They should not be confused with meteorologists, who study and predict weather conditions over a short period of time (e.g., a few days to a week or two). Climate scientists are also known as climate change analysts and climatologists.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $100,000+

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Recommended

Outlook

Faster than the Average
Personality Traits

Scientific

Conventional

Organized

Career Ladder
Program Manager, or College Professor, or Consulting Firm Owner

Lead Scientist

Climate Scientist

Research Assistant or Science Technician

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