The average salary for a forest and conservation worker in the United States is around $30,158 per year.
Avg Salary
Forest and conservation workers earn an average yearly salary of $30,158.
Wages typically start from $21,615 and go up to $42,078.
53% below national average Updated in 2019
Forest and conservation worker earnings by seniority
Top-level forest and conservation worker earnings begin at:
$20.23 per hour
$42,078 per year
Senior-level forest and conservation worker earnings begin at:
$17.28 per hour
$35,937 per year
Mid-level forest and conservation worker earnings begin at:
$14.50 per hour
$30,158 per year
Junior-level forest and conservation worker earnings begin at:
$12.17 per hour
$25,309 per year
Starting level forest and conservation worker earnings begin at:
$10.39 per hour
$21,615 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Forest and conservation worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $45,470 |
| Missouri | $44,550 |
| Wisconsin | $44,370 |
| Michigan | $44,300 |
| Ohio | $42,330 |
| Hawaii | $39,810 |
| New York | $39,100 |
| Illinois | $38,760 |
| Maryland | $37,840 |
| Georgia | $37,420 |
| Nebraska | $37,000 |
| Louisiana | $36,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,896 |
| New Jersey | $35,570 |
| Oregon | $34,290 |
| Utah | $34,180 |
| Florida | $33,480 |
| Virginia | $32,530 |
| Oklahoma | $32,370 |
| District of Columbia | $31,960 |
| North Dakota | $31,910 |
| Texas | $31,760 |
| New Hampshire | $30,590 |
| Iowa | $28,400 |
| Kansas | $27,920 |
| South Dakota | $27,290 |
| Montana | $26,660 |
| Colorado | $26,580 |
| South Carolina | $24,610 |
| North Carolina | $24,580 |
| Tennessee | $24,100 |
| Washington | $23,310 |
| California | $22,170 |
| New Mexico | $19,720 |
| Indiana | $19,490 |
| West Virginia | $19,410 |
How do forest and conservation worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Forest and conservation workers earn 11% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than biotechnicians but more than nursery workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Biotechnician salary | $45K |
| Arborist salary | $39K |
| Lawn care specialist salary | $37K |
| Landscaper salary | $35K |
| Irrigation technician salary | $30K |
| Forest and conservation worker salary | $30K |
| Grounds maintenance worker salary | $29K |
| Nursery worker salary | $23K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)