Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$33,780
- 25th Percentile — Junior$37,440
- 50th Percentile — Median$43,680
- 75th Percentile — Senior$45,760
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$57,220
The top 10% of Forest and Conservation Workers earn $57,220 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $33,780, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (est.) | $66,394 | +52.0% |
| New York (est.) | $60,278 | +38.0% |
| Alaska (est.) | $57,658 | +32.0% |
| Hawaii | $57,470 | +31.6% |
| Idaho | $54,650 | +25.1% |
| Massachusetts | $53,730 | +23.0% |
| Virginia | $52,750 | +20.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $51,830 | +18.7% |
| Maryland (est.) | $50,232 | +15.0% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $50,232 | +15.0% |
| New Hampshire (est.) | $49,795 | +14.0% |
| Oregon | $49,570 | +13.5% |
| Ohio | $49,270 | +12.8% |
| Vermont (est.) | $47,174 | +8.0% |
| Arkansas | $47,140 | +7.9% |
| Delaware (est.) | $45,864 | +5.0% |
| Illinois (est.) | $45,864 | +5.0% |
| Iowa | $45,490 | +4.1% |
| South Carolina | $45,390 | +3.9% |
| Washington | $45,310 | +3.7% |
| New Jersey | $45,100 | +3.3% |
| Maine (est.) | $44,554 | +2.0% |
| Utah (est.) | $43,680 | +0.0% |
| Arizona (est.) | $43,243 | -1.0% |
| California | $42,980 | -1.6% |
| Georgia | $42,930 | -1.7% |
| Colorado | $42,460 | -2.8% |
| Wisconsin | $41,130 | -5.8% |
| Nevada | $41,100 | -5.9% |
| South Dakota | $41,060 | -6.0% |
| Louisiana | $40,730 | -6.8% |
| Minnesota | $40,730 | -6.8% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $40,622 | -7.0% |
| Connecticut | $40,370 | -7.6% |
| Montana | $40,280 | -7.8% |
| Missouri | $40,200 | -8.0% |
| North Dakota (est.) | $40,186 | -8.0% |
| North Carolina (est.) | $39,749 | -9.0% |
| Michigan (est.) | $39,312 | -10.0% |
| Tennessee | $38,580 | -11.7% |
| Nebraska (est.) | $38,438 | -12.0% |
| Florida | $38,230 | -12.5% |
| Alabama (est.) | $38,002 | -13.0% |
| Indiana (est.) | $37,128 | -15.0% |
| Kansas (est.) | $37,128 | -15.0% |
| New Mexico | $36,830 | -15.7% |
| Oklahoma (est.) | $36,691 | -16.0% |
| Kentucky (est.) | $36,254 | -17.0% |
| Mississippi (est.) | $34,944 | -20.0% |
| West Virginia (est.) | $34,070 | -22.0% |
| Texas | $30,990 | -29.1% |
What Factors Affect Forest and Conservation Workers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Forest and Conservation Workers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Hawaii pays an average of $57,470, while Texas pays $30,990 — a gap of $26,480 per year.
The middle half of Forest and Conservation Workers earn between $37,440 and $45,760 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,780, while the top 10% earn more than $57,220.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Forest and Conservation Workers?
The average salary for Forest and Conservation Workers in the United States is $43,680 per year, with a median of $43,680.
What is the starting salary for Forest and Conservation Workers?
Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers typically earn between $33,780 and $37,440 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Forest and Conservation Workers the most?
Hawaii pays Forest and Conservation Workers the most at $57,470 per year on average, followed by Idaho ($54,650) and Massachusetts ($53,730).
How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $43,680, Forest and Conservation Workers earn approximately $21.0 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Forest and Conservation Workers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 6,050 Forest and Conservation Workers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $43,680 and a median of $43,680 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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