Forest and Conservation Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$43,680
↑ 87.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Forest and Conservation Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Forest and Conservation Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 87.5% since 2011 ($23,300 → $43,680)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $43,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary dropped 3.6% from 2019 to 2020 during the pandemic downturn.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +28%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,680 | +28.7% |
| 2023 | $33,940 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $32,270 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | $30,550 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | $30,640 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | $31,770 | +15.7% |
| 2018 | $27,460 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | $27,650 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $26,940 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $26,190 | -3.6% |
| 2014 | $27,160 | +5.4% |
| 2013 | $25,770 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | $24,340 | +4.5% |
| 2011 | $23,300 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.