Forest and Conservation Workers Salary
The median forest and conservation workers salary in the United States is $43,680 per year ($21.00/hour). Salaries range from $33,780 at the entry level to $57,220+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 6,050 forest and conservation workers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 4.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$43,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.00
per hour
Employment
6,050
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,780
25th percentile
$37,440
Median
$43,680
75th percentile
$45,760
90th percentile
$57,220
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-4.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
2,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Forest and Conservation Workers Salary by State
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$30K$59K■ No data
Top Paying States
Idaho
$59K
+36%
Hawaii
$56K
+29%
Virginia
$55K
+25%
Massachusetts
$52K
+19%
Pennsylvania
$50K
+15%
Ohio
$48K
+11%
Arkansas
$47K
+8%
Oregon
$46K
+5%
Washington
$44K
+2%
South Carolina
$44K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $59,460 | +36.1% |
| Hawaii | $56,330 | +29.0% |
| Virginia | $54,560 | +24.9% |
| Massachusetts | $51,890 | +18.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $50,250 | +15.0% |
| Ohio | $48,470 | +11.0% |
| Arkansas | $47,310 | +8.3% |
| Oregon | $46,010 | +5.3% |
| Washington | $44,430 | +1.7% |
| South Carolina | $44,050 | +0.8% |
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Forest and Conservation Workers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $52,850 | +21.0% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,330 | +17.5% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $51,300 | +17.4% |
| Rapid City, SD | $50,110 | +14.7% |
| Cleveland, OH | $48,470 | +11.0% |
| Columbus, OH | $47,730 | +9.3% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $45,530 | +4.2% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,510 | +4.2% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,680 | +0.0% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $43,680 | +0.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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