Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $42,810 -2% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $56,700
Employed locally 100
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $42,810
    75th
    $42,990
    90th
    $56,700

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 55% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,530
    Colorado $45,420
    California $43,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,680
    Oregon $42,810
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $42,470

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,980
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $40,560
    Logging Equipment Operators $63,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,700
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $38,080
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $43,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.