SOC 45-4011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Forest and Conservation Workers is $43,680 per year ($21.00/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $36,400 and $45,198 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $54,184 per year. There are approximately 5,630 forest and conservation workers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.89 | $33,051 |
| P25 | $17.50 | $36,400 |
| P50MEDIAN | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| P75 | $21.73 | $45,198 |
| P90 | $26.05 | $54,184 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Forest and Conservation Workers is $43,680 per year ($21.00/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $36,400 and $45,198 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Forest and Conservation Workers is $54,184 per year ($26.05/hr). The 75th percentile is $45,198 per year.
Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $33,051 per year ($15.89/hr). The 25th percentile is $36,400 per year.
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