Top 15 cities for forest and conservation workers by average salary
| Boston, MA | $51,790 |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,360 |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,340 |
| Rapid City, SD | $49,360 |
| New York, NY | $49,110 |
| Seattle, WA | $48,070 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,740 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,920 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,820 |
| Portland, OR | $46,560 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,580 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $42,650 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,360 |
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Forest and Conservation Workers salary by state
Hawaii pays forest and conservation workers the most statewide, $57,470 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $57,470 | $56,330 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $54,650 | $59,460 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $53,730 | $51,890 | 120 | 1 | $51,790 | $51,790 |
| Virginia | $52,750 | $54,560 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $51,830 | $50,250 | 210 | 2 | $51,360 | $41,960 |
| Oregon | $49,570 | $46,010 | 70 | 1 | $46,560 | $46,560 |
| Ohio | $49,270 | $48,470 | 160 | 2 | $51,340 | $46,920 |
| New York | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $49,110 | $49,110 |
| Arkansas | $47,140 | $47,310 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $45,490 | $33,600 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $45,390 | $44,050 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $45,310 | $44,430 | 460 | 1 | $48,070 | $48,070 |
| New Jersey | $45,100 | $41,600 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $42,980 | $43,680 | 2,270 | 7 | $47,740 | $41,790 |
| Georgia | $42,930 | $34,150 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $42,460 | $37,690 | 110 | 1 | $41,380 | $41,380 |
| Wisconsin | $41,130 | $36,420 | 300 | 1 | $46,820 | $46,820 |
| Nevada | $41,100 | $35,760 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $41,060 | $38,210 | 490 | 2 | $49,360 | $40,870 |
| Minnesota | $40,730 | $39,590 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $40,730 | $39,900 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $40,370 | $34,010 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $40,280 | $32,600 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $40,200 | $37,170 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $38,580 | $40,320 | 210 | 1 | $36,670 | $36,670 |
| Florida | $38,230 | $36,780 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $36,830 | $36,370 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $30,990 | $30,470 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Forest and Conservation Workers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $51,790 | $51,300 | $24.90 | 80 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,360 | $51,330 | $24.69 | 30 |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,340 | $48,470 | $24.68 | n/a |
| Rapid City, SD | $49,360 | $50,110 | $23.73 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $49,110 | $45,530 | $23.61 | 30 |
| Seattle, WA | $48,070 | $45,510 | $23.11 | 220 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,740 | $43,680 | $22.95 | 50 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,920 | $47,730 | $22.56 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,820 | $52,850 | $22.51 | 30 |
| Portland, OR | $46,560 | $41,610 | $22.39 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,580 | $43,680 | $20.95 | 110 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,500 | $43,680 | $20.91 | 180 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,370 | $43,680 | $20.85 | 140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $42,650 | $43,680 | $20.51 | 330 |
| San Francisco, CA | $42,360 | $36,080 | $20.36 | n/a |
| Philadelphia, PA | $41,960 | $39,490 | $20.17 | 110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $41,790 | $43,680 | $20.09 | 370 |
| Denver, CO | $41,380 | $36,370 | $19.89 | n/a |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $40,870 | $37,470 | $19.65 | 150 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,670 | $40,320 | $17.63 | 30 |
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Forest and Conservation Workers salary: questions
Where do forest and conservation workers make the most money?
In Boston, MA, with an average of $51,790 a year, among the 20 metro areas we cover.
What is the average forest and conservation workers salary in the U.S.?
$43,680 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $43,680, so half of forest and conservation workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should forest and conservation workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of forest and conservation workers nationwide earn between $37,440 (25th percentile) and $45,760 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays forest and conservation workers the most?
Hawaii, with a statewide average of $57,470 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is forest and conservation workers pay the lowest?
Knoxville, TN, at $36,670 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-4011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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