Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.
Annual wage data for Forest and Conservation Workers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
5,630
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $33,050. 25th percentile: U.S. $36,400. 50th percentile: U.S. $43,680. 75th percentile: U.S. $45,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $54,190. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $33,050 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $54,190 |
| Workers on average earn | $42,830 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
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