Highest-paying cities for forest and conservation workers
Milwaukee, WI leads at $52,850 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | $52,850 | $33,780–$56,030 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,330 | $48,050–$56,370 |
| Boston, MA | $51,300 | $37,340–$58,560 |
| Rapid City, SD | $50,110 | $37,450–$58,750 |
| Columbus, OH | $47,730 | $31,870–$62,850 |
| New York, NY | $45,530 | $37,440–$58,130 |
| Seattle, WA | $45,510 | $44,980–$49,690 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,680 | $38,080–$43,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,680 | $43,680–$43,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,680 | $43,680–$43,680 |
| Sacramento, CA | $43,680 | $43,680–$43,680 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,680 | $43,680–$43,680 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,680 | $43,680–$43,680 |
| Portland, OR | $41,610 | $38,470–$57,260 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,320 | $31,200–$40,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,490 | $35,290–$47,020 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $37,470 | $37,470–$44,200 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.