19-3011.01

Environmental Economists

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

5.1OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 43% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 43% probability of automation for this role
paper →
43%
of jobs safer
585
jobs riskier than this
+1.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

AI can synthesize large bodies of environmental economic literature, run computable general equilibrium models faster, and automate policy scenario simulations that economists once ran manually. Original research design, regulatory testimony, advising policymakers on contested empirical questions, and communicating findings to non-technical audiences remain resistant to automation. Through 2027 environmental economists will use AI to expand their research throughput; the field is growing due to climate policy demand, and AI is a productivity multiplier rather than a replacement threat.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$115,440
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.2%
Little or no change
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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5.1
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Moderate Risk
51% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →