Foresters (19-1032)

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.

Employment and Job Openings

	Employment			Average Annual Openings
	2018 Estimate	2028 Projection	Percent Change	Labor Force Exits	Occupation Transfers	Total
Alaska	90	88	-2.22	2	8	10
United States	9000	9200	0.0	200	800	1000

Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.

2021 Wages

	Mean Wage	Wage by Percentile
	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
United States	32.56	20.81	24.28	30.82	38.23	47.28
Alaska	37.86	27.54	31.98	36.38	42.87	49.88
Balance of State	39.98	29.68	32.55	39.27	45.18	49.95

* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.