SOC 45-4000
Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers
Risk Score
⚠️39/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥37,740
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$48K
$35K – $71K
Projected Growth
📈-2.8%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers face a risk score of 39/100 — 5 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $48K ($2K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 39/100, Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like drone crop monitoring and precision spraying are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 37,740 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in assessing crop health through hands-on field inspection and adapting to variable weather and terrain conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Forest, Conservation, and Logging Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Drone crop monitoring and precision spraying
Robotic sorting and packing of produce
Satellite and sensor-based yield prediction models
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Assessing crop health through hands-on field inspection
Adapting to variable weather and terrain conditions
Managing livestock behavior and welfare
Operating in unstructured and remote environments
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 61% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 53% |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | 26 | $79K | 51% |