Top Skills for This Career
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Adjusting effectively when priorities, conditions, tools, or expectations change.
Paying close attention to accuracy, quality, instructions, and small but important details.
Identifying problems, considering possible solutions, and choosing appropriate actions.
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How to Become One
Fishing and hunting workers usually learn on the job. No formal education is required. PayWage data reported for this occupation were updated most recently in May 2017.The median annual wage for fishing and hunting workers was $28,530 in May 2017. Job Outlook Employment of fishing and hunting workers is projected to decline 4 percent from 2025 to 2035. Despite declining employment, about 3,300 openings for fishing and hunting workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for fishing and hunting workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of fishing and hunting workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about fishing and hunting workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Pay
The median annual wage for fishing and hunting workers was $28,530 in May 2017. Job Outlook Employment of fishing and hunting workers is projected to decline 4 percent from 2025 to 2035. Despite declining employment, about 3,300 openings for fishing and hunting workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for fishing and hunting workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of fishing and hunting workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about fishing and hunting workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Job Outlook
Employment of fishing and hunting workers is projected to decline 4 percent from 2025 to 2035. Despite declining employment, about 3,300 openings for fishing and hunting workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for fishing and hunting workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of fishing and hunting workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about fishing and hunting workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
What They Do
Fishing and hunting workers catch and trap various types of animal life.
Work Environment
The work environment for fishing and hunting operations varies with the region, body of water or land, and kinds of animals sought. Fishing and hunting workers often work under hazardous conditions that can lead to injuries or fatalities.
How to Become a Fishing or Hunting Worker
Fishing and hunting workers usually learn on the job. No formal education is required.
Pay
Wage data reported for this occupation were updated most recently in May 2017.
The median annual wage for fishing and hunting workers was $28,530 in May 2017.
Job Outlook
Employment of fishing and hunting workers is projected to decline 4 percent from 2025 to 2035.
Despite declining employment, about 3,300 openings for fishing and hunting workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for fishing and hunting workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of fishing and hunting workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about fishing and hunting workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Work Environment
The work environment for fishing and hunting operations varies with the region, body of water or land, and kinds of animals sought. Fishing and hunting workers often work under hazardous conditions that can lead to injuries or fatalities.
How to Become a Fishing or Hunting Worker
Fishing and hunting workers usually learn on the job. No formal education is required.
Pay
Wage data reported for this occupation were updated most recently in May 2017.
The median annual wage for fishing and hunting workers was $28,530 in May 2017.
Job Outlook
Employment of fishing and hunting workers is projected to decline 4 percent from 2025 to 2035.
Despite declining employment, about 3,300 openings for fishing and hunting workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for fishing and hunting workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of fishing and hunting workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about fishing and hunting workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for fishing and hunting workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of fishing and hunting workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about fishing and hunting workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
More Information
Learn more about fishing and hunting workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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