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Will AI replace forest and conservation workers?AI replacement risk 24% and how the work is changing

United States Agriculture Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$43,680
25th–75th pct. $37,440–$45,760
Top pay (est.)
$74,400
Top 10% $57,220
Pay in 5 years
$50,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$58,200est.
$50,100–$67,600
Outlook score
51/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
24%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.5%
2,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Forest and Conservation Workers? AI replacement risk

24%
Low
Ranked #169 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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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 Forest and Conservation Workers

Key skills

Coordination
3.2
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
2.9
Monitoring
2.9
Active Listening
2.9
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.1
English Language
3.8
Public Safety and Security
3.6
Education and Training
3.6
Transportation
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.4
Geography
3.4
Law and Government
3.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Static StrengthTrunk StrengthOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionControl PrecisionProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

High school diploma
44%
Bachelor's degree
23%
Master's degree
20%
Some college
6%
Less than high school
3%
Post-secondary certificate
2%
Associate's degree
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
41%
3–6 months
30%
6–12 months
10%
1–3 months
8%
None / short demo
4%
1–2 years
3%
4–10 years
3%
2–4 years
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
32%
1–2 years
22%
None
21%
6–12 months
20%
6–8 years
3%
Over 10 years
2%
3–6 months
1%

Job Zone 2 — some 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.