Forest and Conservation Workers pay in California
In California, the median pay for forest and conservation workers is $21.00 an hour ($43,680 a year). About 2,270 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($43,680). California ranks 11th of 27 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for forest and conservation workers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.35 | $36,080 |
| 25% of workers | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| 75% of workers | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| 90% of workers | $22.00 | $45,760 |
Forest and Conservation Workers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $43,680 | 370 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $43,680 | 180 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,680 | 110 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $43,680 | 330 |
| Salinas | $43,680 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $43,680 | 140 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $36,080 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $63,270 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $62,550 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $58,120 |
| Agricultural Technicians | $60,320 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $45,070 |
| Conservation Scientists | $79,810 |
| Foresters | $107,120 |
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