Falconer and Raptor Control Specialist
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$48,000/yr
Typical range
$35,000 – $65,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Falconer and Raptor Control Specialist does
Uses trained birds of prey to manage pest bird populations at airports, vineyards, and landfills, combining ancient falconry skills with modern wildlife management contracts.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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