Environmental Restoration Planners

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Environmental Restoration Planners does

Environmental restoration planners design and oversee projects to repair damaged ecosystems like wetlands, rivers, and forests. They assess environmental conditions, create restoration strategies, and manage projects to restore biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — $82,220/yr