Foresters
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Median Yearly Income
$66,782
Most Common Education Level
Bachelor's degree
Projected Job Growth
+3.75%
What do Foresters do?
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Conventional
You might also be interested in…
Forest and Conservation Technicians
$51,804 Median Yearly Income+2.65% Projected Job GrowthForest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
$54,260 Median Yearly Income+6.32% Projected Job GrowthRange Managers
$68,109 Median Yearly Income+5.47% Projected Job GrowthForest and Conservation Workers
$35,061 Median Yearly Income+4.43% Projected Job GrowthPark Naturalists
$68,109 Median Yearly Income+5.47% Projected Job Growth
Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.