Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $43,680 +0% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 140
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $43,680
    90th
    $45,760

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 43% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 57% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,960
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $39,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,760
    Agricultural Inspectors $90,170
    Animal Breeders $58,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in San Diego, CA is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in San Diego, 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.