California Median
$43,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $43,680
State Rank
#11 of 27
2,270 employed here
How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make in California?
Forest and Conservation Workers working in California earn a median salary of $43,680 per year, or about $21.00 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $43,680 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,080 while the top 10% make $45,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,680 and $43,680 a year.
Forest and Conservation Workers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,080 | $17.35 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $43,680 | $21.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $43,680 | $21.00 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $43,680 | $21.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $45,760 | $22.00 |
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How California compares
California ranks 11th out of 27 states and territories for Forest and Conservation Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Forest and Conservation Workers salary in other states
Idaho $59,460Hawaii $56,330Virginia $54,560Massachusetts $51,890Pennsylvania $50,250Ohio $48,470Arkansas $47,310Oregon $46,010Washington $44,430South Carolina $44,050New Jersey $41,600Tennessee $40,320Louisiana $39,900Minnesota $39,590South Dakota $38,210Colorado $37,690Missouri $37,170Florida $36,780Wisconsin $36,420New Mexico $36,370Nevada $35,760Georgia $34,150Connecticut $34,010Iowa $33,600Montana $32,600Texas $30,470
Working as Forest and Conservation Workers in California
Nationally, about 6,000 people work as Forest and Conservation Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($43,680) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make in California?
The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in California is $43,680 per year, or about $21.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,080 at the entry level to $45,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Forest and Conservation Workers about 0% more than the national median of $43,680. California ranks 11th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Forest and Conservation Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $43,680 a year. About 2,270 Forest and Conservation Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Forest and Conservation Workers salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.