Forest and Conservation Workers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for forest and conservation workers is $21.00 an hour ($43,680 a year). About 6,050 people work in this job there.

$21.00Median hourly pay
$37,440–$45,760Middle half of workers, yearly
6,050People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for forest and conservation workers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.24$33,780
25% of workers$18.00$37,440
Half of workers (median)$21.00$43,680
75% of workers$22.00$45,760
90% of workers$27.51$57,220

Best-paying states for forest and conservation workers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Idaho$59,4600
Hawaii$56,33060
Virginia$54,5600
Massachusetts$51,890120
Pennsylvania$50,250210
Ohio$48,470160
Arkansas$47,31030
Oregon$46,01070
Washington$44,430460
South Carolina$44,05040

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for forest and conservation workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,660
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,430
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50,960
Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,560
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46,340
Conservation Scientists$73,010
Agricultural Technicians$49,630
Foresters$76,400

Other job titles for this job

Conservation OfficerBlister Rust EradicatorBox ChipperBox CutterChemical SprayerChristmas Tree Farm WorkerChristmas Tree FarmerChristmas Tree GraderChristmas Tree GrowerCone PickerConservation CoordinatorEnvironmental Field Laborer

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.