📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Forest Conservation Worker Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$60,038
per year
Median
$55,778
per year
Hourly
$28.86
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$41,436
25th Percentile — Junior$52,228
50th Percentile — Median$55,778
75th Percentile — Senior$76,510
90th Percentile — Top Earners$85,282
💡 Top-earning Forest Conservation Workers in California make up to $85,282 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$50.5k
2021
$52.3k
2022
$54.2k
2023
$56.0k
2024
$58.0k
2025
$60.0k
2026
📈 Forest Conservation Worker salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Forest Conservation Worker Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $93,059 +55.0% High
San Diego $88,856 +48.0% High
San Jose $103,265 +72.0% High
San Francisco $111,070 +85.0% High
Fresno $64,841 +8.0% High
Sacramento $73,246 +22.0% High
Long Beach $87,055 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $64,841 +8.0% High
Anaheim $85,254 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $84,053 +40.0% High
Riverside $76,849 +28.0% High
Stockton $70,845 +18.0% High
Irvine $93,059 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $70,845 +18.0% High
Modesto $67,243 +12.0% High
Fontana $73,246 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $69,044 +15.0% High
Glendale $88,856 +48.0% High
Fremont $96,061 +60.0% High
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Forest Conservation Worker Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Forest Conservation Workers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $60,038 per year, California's Forest Conservation Worker salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $41,436–$52,228, while experienced Forest Conservation Workers can command $76,510–$85,282.

Looking ahead, the Forest Conservation Worker profession in California is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ 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
  • The average Forest Conservation Worker salary in California is $60,038 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $42,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Forest Conservation Workers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Forest Conservation Worker employment.
  • At $60,038/year, California Forest Conservation Worker salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $42,280/year.