Conservation Worker Training and Jobs
Training and Education
Education or job training for employees typically involves moderate-term on-the-job training. At least 22% of conservation workers had a degree of four or more years. About 15% of workers had some college below a bachelor's degree. An estimated 63% of employees had just a high-school diploma.
Area Job Conditions
The cities with the most conservation workers per capita are Salinas (California), Salem (Oregon), and San Diego (California), while the worst cities are Boise (Idaho), Chicago (Illinois), and Boston (Massachusetts).
The highest salaries for workers are in and around Chicago (Illinois), Boston (Massachusetts), and Boise (Idaho). The lowest-paying areas are Salem (Oregon), Salinas (California), and San Diego (California).
Part-Time and Self Employment
An estimated 17% of conservation workers work part-time. An estimated 14% of workers were self-employed.
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Conservation Workers by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings)
In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation.
California
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $20,000 | 170 | +539% |
| Salinas | $22,000 | 140 | +13892% |
| San Diego | $23,000 | 210 | +2348% |
Illinois
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $28,000 | 170 | +587% |
Washington
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 40 | +334% |