Also called: Fish Culturist
Raises young fish in hatcheries to restock rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Hatchery techs feed fish, check water temperature and oxygen, spawn adult salmon or trout, and release young fish into the wild.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in fisheries or biology.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Fisheries Technology, Biology.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Automated feeders and oxygen sensors help, but spawning, sorting and caring for fish stays hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4021.
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