Forest and Conservation Technicians

3.9/10 job score
AUTOMATION RISK
25%
risk level
POLLING
GROWTH
-2%
by 2031
WAGES
$39,290
or $18.89 hourly
VOLUME
30,440
as of 2021

What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 25% (No worries)

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Qualities required for this occupation:
Manual Dexterity
Social Perceptiveness
Assisting and Caring for Others
Finger Dexterity
Originality
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How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Forest and Conservation Technicians' job openings is expected to decline by -2% by 2031
'Forest and Conservation Technicians' is expected to be a very slow growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.

What are the median wages for 'Forest and Conservation Technicians' in the United States?

In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Forest and Conservation Technicians' was $39,290, or $18.89 hourly
'Forest and Conservation Technicians' are paid 14.1% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed as forest and conservation technicians?

As of 2021 there were 30,440 people employed as Forest and Conservation Technicians within the United States.
This represents around 0.02% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 4 thousand people are employed as Forest and Conservation Technicians.

Job description

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

SOC Code: 19-4071.00

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