Sustainability Jobs & Environmental Jobs USA

The USA is seeing rapid growth in solar PV installation, wind energy engineering, and ESG compliance roles. With the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) investing $369 billion in clean energy, careers in renewable project development and carbon accounting are booming.

California, Texas, and New York lead in solar and wind energy jobs, while Colorado and Massachusetts are major hubs for climate tech and sustainable finance. The Midwest is expanding in biofuels and carbon capture industries.

The government’s clean energy tax credits, EV incentives, and climate resilience funding are boosting hiring in grid modernization, energy efficiency consulting, and green building design, creating millions of new sustainability jobs.

Employers seek expertise in solar system design, wind farm maintenance, ESG reporting, and sustainable supply chains. Certifications like LEED (Green Buildings), NABCEP (Solar PV), and GRI (ESG Reporting) increase job prospects in the sector.

Entry-level roles pay $50,000–70,000 per year, while graduate-level jobs offer $70,000–90,000 per year. Senior professionals in climate policy, renewable energy leadership, and ESG investing can earn $120,000+ annually.

San Francisco, Boston, and Austin are major hubs. San Francisco excels in climate tech and sustainability consulting, Boston leads in clean energy startups, and Austin is growing in solar energy and EV infrastructure development.