Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $37,690 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $34,460
90th percentile $50,930
Employed locally 150
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,460
    25th
    $37,690
    50th (median)
    $37,690
    75th
    $37,690
    90th
    $50,930

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 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
    Rapid City, SD $33,600

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,970
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,970
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $42,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 13.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,460 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,690.