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Careers / Conservation Scientists |
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Conservation Scientists and Foresters |
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Conservation scientists and foresters manage the overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources.
Conservation scientists and foresters work for governments (federal, state, or local), on privately owned lands, or in social advocacy organizations.
Conservation scientists and foresters typically need a bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field.
The median annual wage for conservation scientists and foresters was $60,220 in May 2015.
Employment of conservation scientists and foresters is projected to grow 7 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Heightened demand for American timber and wood pellets will help increase the overall job prospects for conservation scientists and foresters.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for conservation scientists and foresters.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of conservation scientists and foresters with similar occupations.
Learn more about conservation scientists and foresters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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| Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Conservation Scientists |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
6,400 |
| State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
5,350 |
| Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
4,770 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations |
2,840 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
1,050 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services |
480 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services |
370 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services |
190 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions |
160 |
| Civic and Social Organizations |
70 |
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