Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $48,200 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $45,860
90th percentile $57,870
Employed locally 30
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,860
    25th
    $45,860
    50th (median)
    $48,200
    75th
    $57,870
    90th
    $57,870

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 39% 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
    Pittsburgh, PA $48,050
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,040

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,230
    Agricultural Inspectors $62,900
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $34,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Harrisburg, PA is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 10.3% above 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,860 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,860.