Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Forest and Conservation Workers in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$30,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.65
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-30% vs US median
US median $43,680
State Rank
#27 of 27
state estimate

How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make in Texas?

Forest and Conservation Workers in Texas take home a median of $30,470 annually — roughly $14.65 an hour — which runs 30% below the national median of $43,680.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $30,470 while the top 10% make $32,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $30,470 and $30,470 a year.

Forest and Conservation Workers salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,470$14.65
25th percentile (early career)$30,470$14.65
50th percentile (median)$30,470$14.65
75th percentile (experienced)$30,470$14.65
90th percentile (top earners)$32,720$15.73

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 27th out of 27 states and territories for Forest and Conservation Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Idaho$59,460
2Hawaii$56,330
3Virginia$54,560
4Massachusetts$51,890
5Pennsylvania$50,250

Working as Forest and Conservation Workers in Texas

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 Texas pay ($30,470) 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 Texas?
The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Texas is $30,470 per year, or about $14.65 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,470 at the entry level to $32,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Forest and Conservation Workers about 30% less than the national median of $43,680. Texas ranks 27th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Forest and Conservation Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $30,470 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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.