Fish and Game Wardens
Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Fish and Game Wardens to decrease by -5.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 6,200 to 5,800 jobs. Its estimate of 500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($74,060), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
6,200
Projected employment (2034)
5,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
-6%
Annual openings (projected average)
500
Pay & Preparation
$74,060
Bachelor's degree
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.62/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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