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:

• Sawmills and lumber mills
• Logging companies

Outlook

Demand for this career is expected to decline. The need to prevent wildfires by thinning some forests will create some demand for log graders and scalers. However, improvements in equipment have reduced the need for as many workers.

Openings will occur as current workers retire or leave this career for other reasons.

(CIS 100364)