Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

Employment in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations is projected to show little or no change from 2019 to 2029. Projected increases in some agricultural worker occupations and for fishing and hunting workers will be offset by declines in logging occupations.

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations was one of the lowest paid occupational groups, with a median annual wage of $27,180 in May 2019 compared to the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810.

• Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations : Occupational Outlook Handbook. (2020, September 01).

• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/farming-fishing-and-forestry/home.htm