Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations

Employment in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations is projected to show little or no change from 2018 to 2028. Projected increases in some agricultural worker occupations and for fishing and hunting workers will be offset by declines in logging occupations.

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations was one of the lowest paid occupational groups, with a median annual wage of $25,380 in May 2018 compared to the median annual wage for all occupations of $38,640.

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Agricultural workers Agricultural Workers

Agricultural workers maintain crops and tend to livestock.

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Fishers and related fishing workers Fishing and Hunting Workers

Fishing and hunting workers catch and trap various types of animal life.

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Forest and conservation workers Forest and Conservation Workers

Forest and conservation workers measure and improve the quality of forests.

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Logging workers Logging Workers

Logging workers harvest forests to provide the raw material for many consumer goods and industrial products.

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Last Modified Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2019