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U.S. Geoscience Employment Projections

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Employment projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate an overall 5.6% increase in geoscience jobs between 2023 and 2033, from 447,532 in 2023 to 472,695 jobs in 2033.

Projected Changes in U.S. Geoscience Employment by Occupation, 2023 to 2033

Projected Changes in U.S. Geoscience Employment by Industry, 2023 to 2033

Category 2023 Number Employed 2033 Number Employed
Total Geoscience Employment 447,532 472,695
Self-Employed 3,321 3,709
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 5,000 5,300
Oil and Gas Extraction 10,166 9,562
Mining 3,520 3,320
Support Activities for Mining and Oil & Gas 7,441 7,840
Utilities 6,006 6,145
Construction 6,265 6,543
Manufacturing 12,223 12,321
Wholesale Trade 3,390 3,400
Transportation and Warehousing 2,139 2,250
Information 2,796 2,797
Finance and Insurance 253 261
Real Estate 380 391
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 176,731 190,853
Management of Companies and Enterprises 9,203 9,940
Waste Management and Remediation Services 6,630 7,241
Educational Services 43,177 45,247
Junior Colleges 4,431 4,446
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools 38,429 40,395
Other Educational Services 100 100
Healthcare and Social Assistance 1,550 1,555
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 916 1,018
Accommodation and Food Services 70 78
Other Services (except Public Administration) 9,299 10,707
Federal Government 30,622 30,637
State Government 49,946 51,632
Local Government 44,390 46,493
Projected Changes in U.S. Geoscience Employment by Industry, 2022 to 2023
Percent of Total Geoscience Employment by Industry, 2023