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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
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National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +2%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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small occupation
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This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 28,600 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Slower than average growth
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Governmental quotas dictate how many fish each fisher may catch and keep. Additional quotas or catch shares typically may be purchased, but they are often expensive. This may limit demand for fishers over the decade.
Animal pelts will continue to be used to manufacture fur coats, hats, and gloves, which may increase demand for trappers. However, most of the fur used in clothing comes from ranches or farms that breed, maintain, and harvest desirable species, such as mink.
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Self-Employment
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In 2021, 42.4% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS114000) (55.3%)
- Self-employed workers (42.4%)
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