How much does a forest and conservation worker make in New Jersey?
$41,600a year
Median yearly pay for forest and conservation workers in New Jersey. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $56,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $47,710 | $22.94 | |
| 90th | $56,910 | $27.36 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $45,530 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forest and conservation workers.
| 9. Washington | $44,430 |
| 10. South Carolina | $44,050 |
| 11. California | $43,680 |
| 12. New Jersey | $41,600 |
| 13. Tennessee | $40,320 |
| 14. Louisiana | $39,900 |
| 15. Minnesota | $39,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).
Do forest and conservation workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $41,600 against $43,680 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for forest and conservation worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 27 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays forest and conservation workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $45,530 a year.
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.