Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $44,720 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $43,920
90th percentile $59,990
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,920
    25th
    $43,920
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $59,980
    90th
    $59,990

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 60% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $52,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,530
    Washington $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,810
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $38,480
    Iowa $30,290

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $43,770
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $45,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $60,080
    Agricultural Inspectors $79,250
    Logging Equipment Operators $75,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Seattle, WA is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Seattle, WA is 2.4% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,920 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,920.