LEED Accredited Professional

Lead the LEED certification process for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects by advising design and construction teams on sustainable building strategies, managing documentation requirements, and coordinating with the US Green Building Council. Conduct LEED gap analyses, develop credit achievement strategies, prepare certification submissions, and provide ongoing guidance on energy efficiency, water conservation, materials, and indoor environmental quality.

Median salary: $95,000. Projected growth to 2033: 8% (faster than average) - driven by green building mandates and corporate sustainability commitments. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $95,000
Entry-level: $60,000 - $78,000
Senior: $140,000+
Growth by 2033: 8% (faster than average) - driven by green building mandates and corporate sustainability commitments
Demand: Growing
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Low

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Frequent
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 2-4 years
Years to senior: 5-8 years
Career switching: Easy
Typical student debt: $25,000 - $55,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

LEED BD+C & ID+C Credit Compliance
USGBC LEED Online Documentation
Building Energy & Water Performance Benchmarking
Sustainable Materials & Low-Carbon Specification
Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment
Green Building Code Compliance (ASHRAE 90.1 / IECC)

Soft skills

Technical Communication
Client Advisory
Attention to Detail
Project Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path

Green Building Coordinator
LEED AP
Senior LEED AP
Green Building Manager
Director of Sustainable Buildings