Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $43,680 +0% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 310
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $43,680

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 53% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $55,790
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $48,200
    California $43,680
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $43,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,680
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,680

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $53,610
    Agricultural Inspectors $63,490
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $41,120
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $46,870
    Animal Breeders $49,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 0% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.