Hydrologist
15AI USED FOR15%moving to63%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCES →
Hydrologist
Hydrologists study how water moves and changes in nature - in rivers, under the ground, and in the air. Their work helps us understand and protect water supplies, prevent flooding, and spot the effects of climate change.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior HydrologistAs a Junior Hydrologist, you will assist in data collection and analysis, gaining hands-on experience in fieldwork and laboratory settings.£28,000 - £34,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level HydrologistIn this role, you will lead projects, develop models, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement water management strategies.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Hydrologist/Head of HydrologyAt this level, you will oversee major projects, mentor junior staff, and influence policy decisions related to water management.£60,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Earth Sciences (International Programme)University College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional ExperienceThe University of Reading · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
All Geography and Earth Sciences courses as cards →
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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