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Fishing and Hunting Workers

Median Salary
N/A
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic animals and plants. May use nets, traps, or other equipment. May haul catch onto ship or other vessel.

What sectors do they work in?

Self-employed

63%

Private for profit

33%

Private not for profit

1%

Federal Government

0%

State and local government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of fishing and hunting workers is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 3,500 openings for fishing and hunting workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

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Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

No data available for this section.


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

No data available for this section.


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Geography
  • Law and Government
  • Production and Processing
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

No data available for this section.


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.