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Forest and Conservation Workers

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry · High school diploma or equivalent

SALARY RANGE

$18,282

10th

$24,930

25th

$33,240

Median

$43,212

75th

$50,857

90th

Median hourly: $15.98/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: As fast as average

Projected change: +2.0% (+328 jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: High school diploma or equivalent

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

0

AI handles independently

3

AI assists (and growing)

5

Distinctly human

Most tasks in this role remain distinctly human. AI assists with 3 tasks and handles 0 independently, but people drive the core work.

RELATED ROLES

Fishing and Hunting Workers$35,100Fishers and Related Fishing Workers$32,230Tree Trimmers and Pruners$46,540Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$36,730Medical Equipment Preparers$39,560

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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