Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $36,080 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $55,310
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $43,310
    90th
    $55,310

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 27% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 73% 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 Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $44,150
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $79,820
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $46,560
    Agricultural Workers, All Other $50,500
    Agricultural Inspectors $99,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in San Francisco, CA is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in San Francisco, CA is 17.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.