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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

OES data highlights ‐ jobs for the environment, table 2

IndustryConservation scientistsForestersForest and conservation techniciansForest and conservation workers
Federal executive branch (OES designation)6,6201,78023,310NA
State and local government (OES designation)5,9404,6306,0706,930
State government (OES designation)NA2,9604,2505,410
Local government (OES designation)NA1,6701,8201,520
Social advocacy organizations1,43050160160
LoggingNA56013070
Sawmills and wood preservationNA98040240
Colleges, universities, and professional schools60029028040
Total, all industries15,83010,16030,8508,280
Note: NA indicates data not available.

 

Last Modified Date: June 12, 2009