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Occupation ยท SOC 45-4011

Forest and Conservation Workers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of forest and conservation workers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 5,630 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $43,680 ($21.00 an hour).

US employment

5,630

Median annual wage

$43,680

Mean annual wage

$42,830

Median hourly wage

$21.00

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job zone

2

Some preparation

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Soil and Plant Scientists$71,410$27,730 (+63.5%)5Bachelor's degree
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$80,060$36,380 (+83.3%)5Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California1,840
  2. 2. South Dakota670
  3. 3. Wisconsin280
  4. 4. Pennsylvania220
  5. 5. Tennessee220
  6. 6. Louisiana210
  7. 7. South Carolina210
  8. 8. Washington200
  9. 9. Georgia180
  10. 10. Oregon140

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Illinois$64,430
  2. 2. Ohio$53,350
  3. 3. Pennsylvania$49,160
  4. 4. Arkansas$46,110
  5. 5. Idaho$46,010
  6. 6. Colorado$45,420
  7. 7. California$43,680
  8. 8. Massachusetts$43,630
  9. 9. Washington$43,480
  10. 10. Missouri$43,330

Median annual wage. Based on 25 states and territories with published figures.

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