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AI Work Index

Headline risk

3%

Very Low Risk

Forest and conservation technicians

United States AI Work IndexISCO 1120major_group_fallback

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

33.8 current · 32.7 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $54K

Median annual wage

Demand -3%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 5% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 54,310

Employment 2024

33.8K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-3.2%

Openings (2024–34)

3.9K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 36,19025th pctl: USD 42,560Median: USD 54,31075th pctl: USD 66,020Top 10%: USD 80,790

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: Associate's degree Experience: —

Role Profile

AdaptabilityDetail orientedProblem solving and decision making

Tasks

  • 1. Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems. AI use: 0%

Technologies

ESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft Office softwareFacebookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft Excel

Requirements

Telework: 10.0%Telework: 90.0%License required: 15.7%License required: 84.3%Apprenticeship: <5%Apprenticeship: >95%

Work context

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 5.0/5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team 4.9/5
E-Mail 4.7/5
Telephone Conversations 4.6/5
Contact With Others 4.4/5
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.5 · 274K employed

Under 25: 8% · 25–54: 69% · 55+: 23%

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