Foresters

6.6/10 job score
AUTOMATION RISK
20%
risk level
POLLING
GROWTH
7%
by 2031
WAGES
$64,110
or $30.82 hourly
VOLUME
9,500
as of 2021

What is the risk of automation?

We calculate this occupation to have an automation risk score of 20% (No worries)

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Qualities required for this occupation:
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Social Perceptiveness
Negotiation
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How quickly is this occupation growing?

The number of 'Foresters' job openings is expected to rise 7% by 2031
'Foresters' is expected to be a fast 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 'Foresters' in the United States?

In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Foresters' was $64,110, or $30.82 hourly
'Foresters' are paid 40.1% higher than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

How many people are employed as foresters?

As of 2021 there were 9,500 people employed as Foresters within the United States.
This represents around 0.007% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 14 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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Comments

Lupo Nordangård (No chance) says
Every case is an edge case in this line of work. I don't see robots doing it any better then humans anytime soon.
Mar 02, 2021 at 09:44 AM

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