The average salary for a forest and conservation worker in the United States is around $21,181 per year.
Avg Salary
Forest and conservation workers earn an average yearly salary of $21,181.
Wages typically start from $17,849 and go up to $25,136.
68% below national average Updated in 2023
Forest and conservation worker earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Forest and conservation worker salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Michigan | $60,980 |
Arkansas | $49,190 |
Pennsylvania | $47,440 |
Massachusetts | $47,400 |
Nevada | $45,190 |
Missouri | $44,550 |
Ohio | $42,330 |
Florida | $40,390 |
Oregon | $39,140 |
New York | $38,000 |
Colorado | $37,940 |
Maryland | $37,690 |
New Jersey | $37,580 |
Nebraska | $37,000 |
Illinois | $36,770 |
Washington | $36,200 |
Louisiana | $36,120 |
Hawaii | $36,060 |
Georgia | $34,360 |
Delaware | $33,290 |
Utah | $33,220 |
Arizona | $32,650 |
Virginia | $32,530 |
Oklahoma | $32,370 |
District of Columbia | $31,960 |
Texas | $31,760 |
New Hampshire | $30,590 |
California | $30,060 |
Connecticut | $29,530 |
Montana | $29,510 |
Kentucky | $29,170 |
Indiana | $29,030 |
South Dakota | $28,880 |
North Dakota | $28,380 |
Kansas | $27,920 |
Tennessee | $26,450 |
Wisconsin | $26,000 |
South Carolina | $24,610 |
North Carolina | $24,580 |
Iowa | $23,590 |
Puerto Rico | $23,050 |
New Mexico | $21,840 |
West Virginia | $19,410 |
How do forest and conservation worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Forest and conservation workers earn 49% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than environmental consultants.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Environmental consultant salary | $54K |
Conservation scientist salary | $49K |
Geothermal technician salary | $46K |
Logging worker salary | $33K |
Forester salary | $31K |
Forest and conservation worker salary | $21K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)