Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $48,050 +10% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $44,930
90th percentile $57,350
Employed locally 40
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,930
    25th
    $45,020
    50th (median)
    $48,050
    75th
    $57,080
    90th
    $57,350

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 35% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $48,200
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,040

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $33,760
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $56,320
    Agricultural Inspectors $57,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 10% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,930 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,020.