SOC 19-1032
Foresters
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ32/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ9,650
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$71K
$49K โ $103K
Projected Growth
๐+1.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Foresters face a risk score of 32/100 โ 12 points below the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $71K ($24K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 32/100, Foresters faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai literature review and meta-analysis automation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 9,650 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in designing novel experiments and research methodologies and interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Foresters?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI literature review and meta-analysis automation
AI-powered research and literature review tools
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
Collaborative scientific discourse and peer review
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.
๐ป Technology Skills
Geographic information system
Inventory management software
Analytical or scientific software
Mobile location based services software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Biology
Law and Government
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 82% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 74% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | 26 | $79K | 72% |