Forestry Technicians


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Forestry Technicians

Forestry Technicians - Employment & Outlook

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:

  • Federal, state, and local government agencies

Outlook

Demand for this career is expected to show little to no change over the next few years. Some job openings will occur as technicians are needed to help prevent wildland fires. Increased demand for timber, wood pellets, and biomass may also lead to new jobs. However, this is a small career and very few job openings are expected.

Forestry Technicians (CIS 100327)

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Illinois
551
Very small
&
7.6%
8.2%
>>>>
73
Very few
  Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area
19
Very small
&
10.5%
2.9%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Cook County
214
Very small
&
12.1%
9.2%
>>>>
30
Very few
  DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area
18
Very small
&
-16.7%
10.3%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Edwardsville Area
9
Very small
&
22.2%
12.4%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Lake County
17
Very small
&
11.8%
11.7%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area
12
Very small
&
8.3%
4.4%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Northwest Illinois Area
13
Very small
&
7.7%
4.3%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area
20
Very small
&
10.0%
3.5%
>>>>
3
Very few
  Rock Island-Moline Area
15
Very small
&
6.7%
5.6%
>>>>
2
Very few
  Rockford Area
11
Very small
&
0.0%
6.6%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Shawnee National Forest Area
11
Very small
&
9.1%
1.1%
>>>>
1
Very few
  Springfield Area
68
Small
&
5.9%
4.6%
>>>>
9
Very few
  St Louis-Belleville Area
28
Very small
&
3.6%
0.9%
>>>>
4
Very few
  Will County
11
Very small
&
18.2%
14.9%
>>>>
1
Very few
United States
31,500
Small
&
0.6%
2.8%
>>>>
3,800
Very few
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.