Environmental health specialist

Duties and responsibilities:  Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policy makers, or work with industry to reduce waste.

Salary: median annual wage for environmental scientists and specialists was $63,570

Education:  specialists must have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a science-related field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, or engineering. However, a master’s degree may be needed for advancement. 

Reflection: I wouldn’t like to be one, because it doesn’t seem like something I would enjoy doing as a career.