Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Park rangers have a diverse set of duties, which include law enforcement, education and interpretation, emergency response, maintenance, and administration. They help care for and maintain national, state, county and city parks. The profession of park ranger often involves the specialization of a discipline. Thousands of park rangers are employed by the National Park Service, other federal agencies, or for state, county, and city agencies in charge of their respective parks.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Realistic
Career Ladder
Chief Ranger or District Ranger
Lead Park Ranger or Park Manager
Park Ranger
Park Technician
Seasonal Park Technician
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