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Forest and Conservation Workers in The United States
(Trabajadores forestales y de conservación de bosques)
Forest and Conservation Workers -- Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect forest, forested areas, and woodlands through such activities as raising and transporting tree seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to trees; and building erosion and water control structures and leaching of forest soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 45-4011.00 |
| Career Interests | RCI |
| Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | -0.29 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 13,900 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 13,500 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 2,400 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $22,770 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $32,790 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $46,870 |
| Career Cluster | Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales) |
| Major Occupational Group | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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