Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $45,530 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $69,890
Employed locally 30
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $45,530
    75th
    $58,130
    90th
    $69,890

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 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

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $39,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,290
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $46,010
    Agricultural Inspectors $70,430
    Animal Breeders $50,440
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $38,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in New York, NY-NJ is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 4.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.