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How to become forest and conservation workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become forest and conservation workers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as forest and conservation workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.