Subsistence fishers, hunters, trappers and gatherers gather wild fruits, medicinal and other plants, hunt and trap animals, catch fish and gather various forms of aquatic life in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Subsistence fishers, hunters, trappers and gatherers - from $3,298 to $5,902 per month - 2025.
- A Subsistence fishers, hunters, trappers and gatherers typically earns between $3,298 and $4,633 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $3,591 and $5,028 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
Job Responsibilities
- Gathering wild fruits, roots, medicinal and other plants
- Hunting or trapping animals mainly to obtain meat, milk, hair, skin or other products
- Fetching water and gathering firewood
- Catching fish and gathering other forms of aquatic life
- Storing or carrying out some processing of their produce
- Building and maintaining houses and other shelters
- Making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household
- Selling or bartering some products at local markets
