Forest and Conservation Workers
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.
Common Job Titles
- Forest Ranger
- Forestry Support Specialist
- Tree Farmer
- Tree Planter
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Forest and Conservation Workers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
5,630
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $33,050. 25th percentile: U.S. $36,400. 50th percentile: U.S. $43,680. 75th percentile: U.S. $45,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $54,190. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $33,050 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $54,190 |
| Workers on average earn | $42,830 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Public Safety and Security3.5/5
- English Language3.5/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.2/5
- Administration and Management3.2/5
- Geography3.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Database software
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Geographic information system GIS systems
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- IBM Lotus Notes
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Word processing software
Tools & Equipment
- Backhoes
- Backpack sprayers
- Brush hogs
- Chain saws
- Claw hammers
- Dibblers
- Directional compasses
- Dump trucks