The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- State and local government agencies
- Federal government agencies (US Fish and Wildlife or National Park Service)
Outlook
Demand for this career is expected to decline. The number of jobs in this field is related to the amount of money state or federal governments spend on fish and game management. This amount depends on what issues are priorities locally or nationally. In addition, funding depends on whether elected officials see wildlife management as an important issue.
Fish and Game Wardens (CIS 100083)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
197 Very small |
& |
8.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
23 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
67 Very small |
& |
13.4% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Du Page County |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
5 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
9 Very small |
& |
-22.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
33 Very small |
& |
6.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
6,800 Very small |
& |
-4.4% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
600 Very few |