Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION | 2010 MEDIAN PAY | |
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Agricultural Workers |
Agricultural workers maintain the quality of farms, crops, and livestock by operating machinery and doing physical labor under the supervision of agricultural managers. |
See How to Become One | $18,970 | |
Fishers and Related Fishing Workers |
Fishers and related fishing workers catch and trap various types of marine life. The fish they catch are for human food, animal feed, bait, and other uses. |
Less than high school | $25,590 | |
Forest and Conservation Workers |
Forest and conservation workers measure and improve the quality of forests. Under the supervision of foresters and forest and conservation technicians, they help to develop, maintain, and protect forests. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $23,900 | |
Logging Workers |
Logging workers harvest thousands of acres of forests each year. The timber they harvest provides the raw material for countless consumer and industrial products. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $32,870 |
Publish Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012