What occupations benefit most from ambitious climate policy? Who holds these jobs today? Explore and compare nearly 600 occupations, including over 100 common green jobs.

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OccupationCommon green jobUS workersWomenBlackHispanic / LatinoAsianWeekly Earnings
Accountants and auditors

1,696,00059.7%9.5%10.2%11.2%$1,298
Agricultural inspectors

14,000
Architects, except landscape and naval

190,00028.2%7.2%8.5%12.5%$1,537
Architectural and engineering managers

191,0009.5%3.4%4.7%9.5%$2,413
Bill and account collectors

225,00066.0%23.9%15.8%2.1%$758
Boilermakers

19,000
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

1,453,00087.3%7.7%14.2%4.0%$824
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

357,0001.8%7.4%18.1%3.1%$1,023
Bus drivers, transit and intercity

187,00040.7%37.0%17.7%3.6%$783
Business operations specialists, all other

308,00057.3%12.4%9.7%11.3%$1,273