Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $36,370 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $60,030
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $36,370
    75th
    $39,920
    90th
    $60,030

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 36% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 64% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest and Conservation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Illinois $64,430
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,320
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $55,790
    Ohio $53,350
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $52,850
    Pennsylvania $49,160

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $47,730
    Colorado $45,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $44,720
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,810
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $42,470

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $39,550
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $37,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $67,770
    Agricultural Inspectors $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Denver, CO is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.86 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Forest and Conservation Workers salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Denver, CO is 16.7% below the national median of $43,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forest and Conservation Workers in Denver?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.