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Will AI replace fish and game wardens?AI replacement risk 26% and how the work is changing

United States Protective Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$74,060
25th–75th pct. $61,430–$89,110
Top pay (est.)
$131,300
Top 10% $100,980
Pay in 5 years
$84,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$96,600est.
$83,100–$112,200
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
26%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.7%
500 openings / yr

Will AI replace Fish and Game Wardens? AI replacement risk

26%
Low
Ranked #202 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Fish and Game Wardens

Key skills

Active Listening
4.0
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.9
Active Learning
3.4
Writing
3.4
Persuasion
3.4
Social Perceptiveness
3.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
6.4
Public Safety and Security
6.1
Psychology
5.3
Education and Training
5.2
Law and Government
5.2
Personnel and Human Resources
4.7
English Language
4.7
Biology
4.5

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProcessing InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Far VisionNear VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Training before entry

1–2 years
42%
3–6 months
28%
6–12 months
11%
1–3 months
9%
2–4 years
9%

Related work experience

None
48%
3–6 months
17%
4–6 years
17%
1–2 years
1%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.