Median pay: $41,200
Top pay: $66,500
10-year job growth: 12%
Total jobs: 10,000
The job:
Homeowners looking to cut their energy bills -- and maybe even their carbon footprint -- are hiring auditors to check the house for leaks and recommend improvements. You set your own hours for appointments, and you can feel good about making the world a greener place.
How to switch:
Engineering or construction know-how is helpful but not essential. You'll need to take a six-week training course for state certification. Find out more at aeecenter.org.
Quality of life ratings:
| Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
| B |
B |
C |
B |
By Donna Rosato and Tom Ziegler
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