Fishing and Hunting Workers
SOC Code: 45-3031 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Fishing and Hunting Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $63,419 | $63,419 | $63,419 | $63,419 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $62,920 | $62,920 | $62,920 | $62,920 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $62,379 | $62,379 | $62,379 | $62,379 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $59,238 | $59,238 | $59,238 | $59,238 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $58,760 | $58,760 | $58,760 | $58,760 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $58,718 | $58,718 | $58,718 | $58,718 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $58,011 | $58,011 | $58,011 | $58,011 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $57,886 | $57,886 | $57,886 | $57,886 |
| Ithaca, NY | $55,890 | $55,890 | $55,890 | $55,890 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $55,786 | $55,786 | $55,786 | $55,786 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 | |
| Instructing | 2.8 | |
| Active Listening | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Geography | 3.5 |
| Mechanical | 3.4 |
| Law and Government | 3.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.3 |
| Biology | 3.3 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.0 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Education and Training | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 45.0% |
| High school diploma | 30.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 15.0% |
| Some college | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Travel on foot, by vehicle, or by equipment such as boats, snowmobiles, helicopters, snowshoes, or skis to reach hunting areas.
- Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments.
- Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment and perform minor repairs.
- Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size.
- Select, bait, and set traps, and lay poison along trails, according to species, size, habits, and environs of birds or animals and reasons for trapping them.
- Interpret weather and vessel conditions to determine appropriate responses.
- Wash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water.
- Connect accessories such as floats, weights, flags, lights, or markers to nets, lines, or traps.
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