How much does a forest and conservation worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Average (mean)
- $43,680
- Jobs
- 6,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $57,220 | $27.51 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Idaho | $59,460 |
| Hawaii | $56,330 |
| Virginia | $54,560 |
| Massachusetts | $51,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,250 |
| Ohio | $48,470 |
| Arkansas | $47,310 |
| Oregon | $46,010 |
| Washington | $44,430 |
| South Carolina | $44,050 |
| California | $43,680 |
| New Jersey | $41,600 |
| Tennessee | $40,320 |
| Louisiana | $39,900 |
| Minnesota | $39,590 |
| South Dakota | $38,210 |
| Colorado | $37,690 |
| Missouri | $37,170 |
| Florida | $36,780 |
| Wisconsin | $36,420 |
| New Mexico | $36,370 |
| Nevada | $35,760 |
| Georgia | $34,150 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 |
| Iowa | $33,600 |
| Montana | $32,600 |
| Texas | $30,470 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $52,850 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,330 |
| Boston, MA | $51,300 |
| Rapid City, SD | $50,110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $48,470 |
| Columbus, OH | $47,730 |
| New York, NY | $45,530 |
| Seattle, WA | $45,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,680 |
| Sacramento, CA | $43,680 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,680 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,680 |
| Portland, OR | $41,610 |
In other countries
Forest and Conservation Worker belongs to the international group "Forestry and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Faller$52,100
- Logging Equipment Operator$49,740
- Log Grader and Scaler$46,330
- Logging Worker$50,840
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
How much does a forest and conservation worker make a month?
About $3,640 a month before tax, based on a median of $43,680 a year.
How much does a forest and conservation worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,780 or less a year ($16.24 an hour); the top 10% make $57,220 or more.
Which state pays forest and conservation workers the most?
Idaho, with a median of $59,460 a year, followed by Hawaii ($56,330) and Virginia ($54,560).
Which city pays forest and conservation workers the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $52,850 a year.
How many forest and conservation workers are there in the United States?
About 6,050 people work as forest and conservation workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.