Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Workers in this group tend and harvest renewable resources and manage forests and public parks.
Overall employment in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations is projected to decline over the 2025–34 decade. However, about 142,800 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for this group was € 36,750 in May 2025, which was lower than the median annual wage for all occupations of € 49,500.
Make it Work employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a Make it Work Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.
| Â | OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATIONÂ  | 2025 MEDIAN PAYÂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Agricultural Workers | Agricultural workers maintain crops and tend livestock. | No formal educational credential | € 35,980 |
 | Fishing and Hunting Workers | Fishing and hunting workers catch and trap various types of animal life. | No formal educational credential | The annual wage is not available. |
 | Forest and Conservation Workers | Forest and conservation workers perform physical labor to improve the quality of natural areas such as forests, rangelands, and wetlands. | High school diploma or equivalent | € 43,680 |
 | Logging Workers | Logging workers harvest trees to provide the raw material for many consumer goods and industrial products. | High school diploma or equivalent | € 49,540 |