The average salary for a forest and conservation worker in the United States is $36,860, but the range typically falls between $31,200 and $40,100. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $17.72, with a range between $15 and $19.28.
There are approximately 5,750 people employed as a forest and conservation worker in the United States. With California, South Dakota, Georgia employing the highest number of forest and conservation workers.The state with the best pay for a forest and conservation worker is Oregon, with an average annual salary of $52,320, while Iowa has the lowest average annual salary of $29,820.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,600 | $13.75 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,200 | $15 |
| Median | $33,940 | $16.32 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,100 | $19.28 |
| 90th Percentile | $50,450 | $24.26 |
The salary of a forest and conservation worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a forest and conservation worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for forest and conservation workers are Oregon, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Hawaii, Arkansas while the worst states are Iowa, Tennessee, Utah, South Carolina, Wisconsin.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $33,280 | $41,810 | $57,060 |
| California | $31,200 | $33,660 | $36,400 |
| Delaware | $27,040 | $35,010 | $44,980 |
| Florida | $36,090 | $44,590 | $57,630 |
| Georgia | $18,180 | $36,530 | $62,030 |
| Hawaii | $38,350 | $45,400 | $54,720 |
| Iowa | $24,660 | $29,820 | $34,620 |
| Louisiana | $30,140 | $39,840 | $50,010 |
| Massachusetts | $31,200 | $40,050 | $42,460 |
| Michigan | $30,720 | $37,860 | $42,600 |
| New Jersey | $31,200 | $45,170 | $53,560 |
| New Mexico | $32,350 | $35,050 | $37,700 |
| North Dakota | $33,710 | $40,800 | $47,430 |
| Ohio | $26,800 | $43,940 | $69,800 |
| Oregon | $43,780 | $52,320 | $60,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,930 | $51,150 | $65,810 |
| South Carolina | $25,060 | $29,980 | $35,440 |
| South Dakota | $28,670 | $36,550 | $43,510 |
| Tennessee | $18,170 | $28,460 | $38,820 |
| Texas | $32,490 | $40,070 | $49,620 |
| Utah | $24,220 | $33,350 | $43,480 |
| Washington | $35,980 | $43,950 | $53,630 |
| Wisconsin | $31,200 | $36,180 | $49,590 |
Even between cities, the salary of a forest and conservation worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for forest and conservation workers is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL with an average salary of $63,430.The city with the lowest average salary for forest and conservation workers is Knoxville, TN with an average salary of $26,580.
Areas with highest average salaries for forest and conservation workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for forest and conservation workers
The number of forest and conservation workers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of forest and conservation workers has decreased by -740. On average, the number of forest and conservation workers has been increasing by -2.9% each year. The salary of forest and conservation workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of forest and conservation workers has increased by $3,340. On average, the salary of forest and conservation workers has been increasing by 2.5% each year.
Forest and Conservation Workers are part of the farming, fishing, and forestry occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for forest and conservation workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all farming, fishing, and forestry occupations jobs here.
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