19-1032.00

Foresters

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.

1.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

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Only 8% of jobs we track are safer than this

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 1% probability of automation for this role
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8%
of jobs safer
939
jobs riskier than this
+1.2%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

AI drone survey platforms and satellite remote sensing tools with machine learning analysis (e.g., Planet Labs, ArcGIS AI) automate forest inventory, fire risk mapping, and canopy health monitoring that foresters once did by foot. Ground-truth field verification, timber sale administration, endangered species habitat assessments, and engaging with landowners and tribal communities require physical presence and local expertise. This role faces low automation displacement through 2027; AI augments field capacity but the physical, regulatory, and community dimensions are robust job protectors.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$70,660
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.2%
Little or no change
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →