Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $43,680 +0% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $43,680
Employed locally 270
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $43,680

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 54% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $43,680
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,680
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $43,680

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,720
    Agricultural Inspectors $43,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $67,690
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $41,320
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $41,820
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $43,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.