Career Outlook for Forest and Conservation Workers

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Also known as:
Forest Nursery Worker, Forester Aide, Forestry Laborer, Rangelands Conservation Laborer, Reforestation Worker, Seedling Puller, Wetlands Conservation Laborer

The overall job outlook for Forest and Conservation Worker careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 28.88 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 1.81 percent per year. Demand for Forest and Conservation Workers is expected to go up, with an expected 6,600 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 11.28 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!

TOP STATES

There are currently more Forest and Conservation Workers in the following states

California	2,060
South Dakota	560
Missouri	390
Tennessee	330
Wisconsin	260
Pennsylvania	250
South Carolina	210

BOTTOM STATES

The states below have the least number of filled positions for Forest and Conservation Workers

% SELF EMPLOYED

FASTEST JOB GROWTH

In recent years, Forest and Conservation Workers have the highest job vacancies and job growth rate in the following states

92.31 %

66.67 %

50.00 %

25.00 %

13.04 %

10.00 %

SLOWEST JOB GROWTH

The following states have had the lowest job openings and growth rates for this career in recent years

-66.67 %

-63.16 %

-57.89 %

-57.14 %

-42.86 %

-37.50 %