Foresters
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Calculated automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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Growth
The number of 'Foresters' job openings is expected to rise 3.0% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Foresters' was $67,330, or $32 per hour
'Foresters' were paid 40.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 9,450 people employed as 'Foresters' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 16 thousand people are employed as 'Foresters'.
Job description
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
SOC Code: 19-1032.00
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