The job market for forest and conservation workers in the United States

There are currently an estimated 11,300 forest and conservation workers in the United States. The forest and conservation worker job market is expected to shrink by -8.8% between 2022 and 2032.

How employable are forest and conservation workers?

CareerExplorer rates forest and conservation workers with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 11,200 forest and conservation workers. That number is based on the retirement of 12,200 existing forest and conservation workers.

What’s the supply of forest and conservation workers?

The forest and conservation worker industry is concentrated in California, South Dakota, Washington

Forest and Conservation Worker job market by state