Plan B
Paleontology
What They Do
They dig up fossils from the ground, study them,
and classify them into a type of groud of animals. They
also find new organisms in a variety of environments.
Work Environment
They can work in labratorys, outside fieldwork, museums,
universities, government agencies, private sectors with challenging
physical demands and traveling while having collaboration.
How to Become One
You need a bachelor's degree in either geology or biology,
followed by a Master's or PhD for research roles.
Pay
Entry level: $40,000-$60,000 a year
Average level: $60,000-$90,000 a year
Higher level: $100,000-$130,000 a year
Manager level: $100,000-$150,000 a year
Job Outlook
It's usually stable but competitive/ a 5%
increase between 2023-2033
Similar Occupations
Geologist/Geoscientist
Archeologist
Evolutionary Biologist
Micropaleontologist
Ichnologist
Interesting Facts/Pics/Videos
Paleontologist have often mistaken juvenile dinosaurs
for another species of dinosaur. Paleontologist don't just
dinosaur fossils, they also find ancient pollen, microscopic
bacteria, or giant prehistoric mammals. They also clean, analyze,
and classify fossils in labs.