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 government agencies (US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service)
- State and local government agencies
- Sawmills and planing mills
- Logging companies
Outlook
Demand for US timber and wood pellets will help increase the demand for foresters. Most growth is expected to be in federally owned forest lands, particularly in the southwestern US. Jobs in private forests will grow alongside demand for timber and pellets, but ongoing financial problems will likely lessen the number of jobs in state and local governments.
Most job openings will occur as people retire. Those with experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other remote sensing technology will have the best prospects.
Foresters (CIS 100088)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
176 Very small |
& |
9.7% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Cook County |
63 Very small |
& |
12.7% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Du Page County |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| United States |
15,400 Very small |
& |
3.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
1,400 Very few |