Green Career Information

The Green Career Information staff within the Employment Projections program produces career information on green jobs. The information available for occupations includes: wages, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions, and necessary education, training, and credentials. New articles will be added periodically.

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Green Career Articles

Energy Auditors, February 2012

Many buildings leak air to the outside environment, causing buildings to lose energy. Energy auditors help prevent this waste by inspecting buildings to find areas of air leakage and advising customers on how to fix and prevent leaks. (HTML) (PDF)


Careers in Recycling, September 2011

Recycling has become an increasingly important issue in the United States as both the population and the amount of waste each person generates continue to increase. This report provides information on how recycling works and various career opportunities in the industry. (HTML) (PDF)


Careers in Electric Vehicles, September 2011

Electric cars are considered to be an important step towards reducing petroleum dependence, protecting the environment, and improving transportation sustainability. The production of these vehicles will provide employment opportunities for many workers. (HTML) (PDF)


Careers in Green Construction, July 2011

Buildings constructed today are very different from those built 100 years ago. As interest in protecting the environment grows, "green," or sustainable, buildings have become more commonplace. At first glance, these buildings might not appear very different from their predecessors, but they feature specialized designs and materials to limit their environmental impact. (HTML) (PDF)


Careers in Solar Power, June 2011

Sunlight is the most abundant source of potential energy on the planet. If harnessed properly, sunlight could easily exceed current and future electricity demand. As solar power becomes more cost-effective, it has the potential to make up a larger share of growing U.S. energy needs. (HTML) (PDF)

 

Careers in Wind Energy, September 2010

Wind power has been used for centuries, but is a relatively new source of electricity generation. As the wind energy industry continues to grow, it will provide many opportunities for workers in search of new careers. These careers extend beyond the wind farm: it also takes the efforts of workers in factories and offices to build and operate a turbine. (HTML) (PDF)

Articles on Green Jobs from Occupational Outlook Quarterly

BLS Data on Green Jobs

The green career articles include information from sources outside of BLS and are cited accordingly. BLS does not currently have data available specifically for green jobs, but is in the process of collecting it. Official BLS data on green jobs will be available in late 2012. BLS green jobs data will include data on the number of jobs related to production of green goods and services, total and by industry and ownership (public and private), for the Nation, States, and the District of Columbia. Occupational Employment Statistics survey data collection will result in estimates of employment and wages by detailed 2010 Standard Occupational Classification occupation (SOC) for the same scope of industries, ownerships, and geography. Separate data will be collected on jobs related to use of green technologies and practices. More information on measuring green jobs can be found at http://www.bls.gov/green.

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Contacts

For additional information concerning green careers, contact us:

  • Via e-mail.
  • Via telephone at 202-691-5700.
  • Via mail to: Office of Employment and Unemployment Statistics, Suite 2135, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington DC 20212-0001

 

Last Modified Date: March 15, 2012