Forest and Conservation Worker Salary
Forest and Conservation Workers earn a median $43,680 a year nationally. Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
U.S. median
$43,680
$21.00 per hour
Range
$33,780 – $57,220
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,050
across the U.S.
Forest and Conservation Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$37,277
per year · effective tax rate 14.7%
$3,106Monthly
$1,553Twice a month
$1,434Every 2 weeks
$17.92Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,062
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,708
- Medicare (1.45%)$633
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$37,277
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,780 | $16.24 | $29,322 |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | $18.00 | $32,263 |
| Median (50th) | $43,680 | $21.00 | $37,277 |
| 75th percentile | $45,760 | $22.00 | $38,948 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,220 | $27.51 | $48,156 |
Forest and Conservation Worker salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $59,460 | $47,913 | $38,480 – $60,530 | — |
| Hawaii | $56,330 | $44,690 | $48,930 – $64,390 | 60 |
| Virginia | $54,560 | $43,696 | $40,600 – $62,400 | — |
| Massachusetts | $51,890 | $41,499 | $35,160 – $73,470 | 120 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,250 | $41,013 | $43,740 – $62,290 | 210 |
| Ohio | $48,470 | $40,575 | $31,590 – $64,980 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $47,310 | $38,561 | $37,520 – $58,440 | 30 |
| Oregon | $46,010 | $35,953 | $38,470 – $63,110 | 70 |
| Washington | $44,430 | $37,880 | $37,310 – $57,720 | 460 |
| South Carolina | $44,050 | $36,088 | $37,260 – $58,890 | 40 |
| California | $43,680 | $35,973 | $36,080 – $45,760 | 2,270 |
| New Jersey | $41,600 | $34,855 | $33,280 – $56,910 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $40,320 | $34,577 | $31,200 – $44,430 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $39,900 | $33,429 | $30,270 – $52,740 | 150 |
| Minnesota | $39,590 | $32,691 | $35,780 – $55,160 | 30 |
| South Dakota | $38,210 | $32,882 | $34,380 – $50,640 | 490 |
| Colorado | $37,690 | $31,514 | $31,190 – $61,550 | 110 |
| Missouri | $37,170 | $31,236 | $36,750 – $45,360 | 120 |
| Florida | $36,780 | $31,733 | $35,160 – $50,120 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $36,420 | $30,622 | $33,110 – $53,680 | 300 |
| New Mexico | $36,370 | $30,807 | $34,530 – $40,690 | 30 |
| Nevada | $35,760 | $30,913 | $34,810 – $51,570 | — |
| Georgia | $34,150 | $28,470 | $23,430 – $79,070 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | $28,902 | $34,010 – $55,390 | 40 |
| Iowa | $33,600 | $28,553 | $28,580 – $72,880 | 40 |
| Montana | $32,600 | $27,599 | $32,600 – $52,320 | — |
| Texas | $30,470 | $26,663 | $30,470 – $32,720 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation worker make?
The national median salary for forest and conservation workers is $43,680 a year ($21.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,780 and the top 10% earn over $57,220. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays forest and conservation workers the most?
Idaho has the highest median pay at $59,460.
How many forest and conservation workers are there in the U.S.?
About 6,050 people work as forest and conservation workers nationwide.