Highest-paying states for forest and conservation workers
Hawaii leads at $56,330 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $56,330 | $56,330–$60,320 |
| Massachusetts | $51,890 | $43,340–$65,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,250 | $46,780–$56,370 |
| Ohio | $48,470 | $45,700–$57,840 |
| Arkansas | $47,310 | $41,490–$48,790 |
| Oregon | $46,010 | $39,230–$57,260 |
| Washington | $44,430 | $41,610–$45,760 |
| South Carolina | $44,050 | $39,460–$48,990 |
| California | $43,680 | $43,680–$43,680 |
| New Jersey | $41,600 | $37,440–$47,710 |
| Tennessee | $40,320 | $31,200–$41,410 |
| Louisiana | $39,900 | $34,100–$47,330 |
| Minnesota | $39,590 | $35,920–$39,590 |
| South Dakota | $38,210 | $37,470–$44,690 |
| Colorado | $37,690 | $34,230–$50,870 |
| Missouri | $37,170 | $36,750–$45,050 |
| Florida | $36,780 | $35,350–$37,370 |
| Wisconsin | $36,420 | $33,780–$52,620 |
| New Mexico | $36,370 | $34,950–$40,690 |
| Georgia | $34,150 | $27,050–$46,220 |
| Connecticut | $34,010 | $34,010–$37,220 |
| Iowa | $33,600 | $30,110–$66,100 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.