As of June 2026, Climate Change Policy Analysts has an AI-exposure score of 58/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Climate Change Policy Analysts
More exposed than 58% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$82,220. About 8,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Science roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (79%).
- Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
- Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.
- Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
- Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues, such as climate change.
- Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
- Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
- Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
- Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
- Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
- Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
- Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.
- Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
- Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
- Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.
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