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Forest and Conservation Workers

Perform manual labor to maintain or protect forests, woodlands, wetlands, or rangelands.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $19.89 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 National Data
Growth rate:  -8%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Clean equipment or facilities.
  • Harvest agricultural products.
  • Perform forest firefighting activities.
  • Plant crops, trees, or other plants.
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Job Title Examples:

 Conservation Officer
Reforestation Worker
Tree Planter

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $19.89
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Forest and Conservation Workers *

Area Low Median High
U S
 $15.5 $16.02

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