45-3031

Fishing and Hunting Workers

Role Overview

Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic animals and plants. May use nets, traps, or other equipment. May haul catch onto ship or other vessel. Aquacultural laborers who work on fish farms are included in “Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals” (45-2093).

Recommended Majors

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.

Related Careers

Agricultural Equipment Operators Agricultural Inspectors Agricultural Inspectors Agricultural Workers Agricultural Workers, All Other Animal Breeders

Frequently Asked Questions

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Median Annual Salary

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Projected Growth (10yr)

+-4.6%

Avg. annual openings

2.8k

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