The Best Green Jobs for Travel Enthusiasts

If you're seeking employment and you'd like to hone in on the eco-friendly market, you're in luck because there are plenty positions that are available in that field including environmental engineers, solar power installers, foresters, hybrid and bicycle servicers and green entrepreneurs.

But what if you also are someone who loves to travel? Can you possibly merge "going green" with seeing the world (or at least the states next to your own)? You certainly can. Below are five jobs of the best kinds of green jobs for you: the travel enthusiast:

Solar and wind farm technicians. One thing that is popping up all over the country more and more are solar and wind-powered farms. And as they are expanding, with it comes the need for technicians who can accurately service them. This kind of position oftentimes requires traveling to different cities and states. The pay varies, but it averages at around $40,000 a year.

Energy auditors. When people want to "upgrade" their homes or offices in order to make them more energy efficient, they will sometimes hire an energy auditor to assess the grounds. There are some energy auditors that work for companies, while others freelance. If you create a specialization such as working exclusively with colleges or medical offices, this is another great way to travel as you work. They make somewhere between $15-35 per hour.

Urban planners. When there is land that needs a plan, literally, urban planners are the people for the job. Basically what they do is assess an area and then help to create communities that will thrive in an eco-friendly way; partially by revitalizing the physical facilities within the towns or cities that they are working in so that they will be more energy-efficient. Many of these people work within regional areas and they make somewhere around $63,000 annually.

Green travel agents. As more and more people are becoming "green savvy", they are looking to plan their vacations with this in mind. This requires professionals who can recommend the best ways to travel to various destinations along with recommending the kinds of hotels and resorts that are energy-efficient. Technically, this job probably doesn't require a ton of moving about, but if you enjoy traveling, then it can be fun to help other people plan their trips. A green travel agent tends to make about the same amount as a traditional one: around $57,000 a year.

Bio-medical researcher. One area that is constantly thriving when it comes to "going green" is the medical field. As there are advanced medical discoveries, lots of research is required to discover how medicine and technology can work together in a very energy-efficient way. Through bio-medical research, doctors, pharmacists and even those with traveling physical therapy jobs are able to learn how to excel in their line of work. A bio-medical researcher can easily get contracted to come to medical offices and hospitals all over the country and when it comes to pay, well, let's just say that they can get six-figures easily. It's definitely a career path to consider.