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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
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OES data highlights ‐ jobs for the environment, table 2
| Industry | Conservation scientists | Foresters | Forest and conservation technicians | Forest and conservation workers |
| Federal executive branch (OES designation) | 6,620 | 1,780 | 23,310 | NA |
| State and local government (OES designation) | 5,940 | 4,630 | 6,070 | 6,930 |
| State government (OES designation) | NA | 2,960 | 4,250 | 5,410 |
| Local government (OES designation) | NA | 1,670 | 1,820 | 1,520 |
| Social advocacy organizations | 1,430 | 50 | 160 | 160 |
| Logging | NA | 560 | 130 | 70 |
| Sawmills and wood preservation | NA | 980 | 40 | 240 |
| Colleges, universities, and professional schools | 600 | 290 | 280 | 40 |
| Total, all industries | 15,830 | 10,160 | 30,850 | 8,280 |
| Note: NA indicates data not available. | ||||
Last Modified Date: June 12, 2009