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Forest and Conservation Workers is a notable career in the 45 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Forest and Conservation Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 45-4011 |
| title | Forest and Conservation Workers |
| onet code | 45-4011.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 45 |
| tot emp | 5,630 |
| a mean | 42,830 |
| a median | 43,680 |
| a pct10 | 33,050 |
| a pct25 | 36,400 |
| a pct75 | 45,200 |
| a pct90 | 54,190 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 21 |
The day-to-day work of a forest and conservation workers typically centers on check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly. 4 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Monitoring, and Coordination. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.03 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working forest and conservation workers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (43.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 43% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in Illinois at $64,430 and lowest in Iowa at $30,290 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Idaho) average $51,812. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $64,430 | $67,450 | $47,070 | $87,840 | 60 |
| Ohio | $53,350 | $50,850 | $33,970 | $66,180 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,160 | $50,900 | $43,680 | $62,460 | 220 |
| Arkansas | $46,110 | $43,090 | $35,230 | $48,620 | — |
| Idaho | $46,010 | $43,320 | $29,690 | $57,010 | 60 |
| Colorado | $45,420 | $48,750 | $38,700 | $63,680 | 60 |
| California | $43,680 | $43,630 | $36,400 | $45,760 | 1,840 |
| Massachusetts | $43,630 | $51,050 | $33,800 | $75,900 | — |
| Washington | $43,480 | $45,090 | $38,480 | $59,990 | 200 |
| Missouri | $43,330 | $39,050 | $19,330 | $55,850 | — |
| Oregon | $42,810 | $42,960 | $38,340 | $47,050 | 140 |
| New Jersey | $41,600 | $47,470 | $33,280 | $62,400 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $40,830 | $41,380 | $31,200 | $53,650 | 210 |
| Tennessee | $40,320 | $35,560 | $19,510 | $41,930 | 220 |
| Indiana | $40,140 | $40,520 | $30,880 | $52,160 | 40 |
| Texas | $38,720 | $40,830 | $34,530 | $49,200 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $38,000 | $39,130 | $38,000 | $44,510 | — |
| Georgia | $37,930 | $45,150 | $33,570 | $79,270 | 180 |
| South Dakota | $37,690 | $39,070 | $33,600 | $46,800 | 670 |
| Florida | $36,970 | $39,790 | $35,080 | $47,280 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $36,810 | $38,370 | $30,070 | $49,400 | 210 |
| New Mexico | $36,460 | $36,870 | $34,960 | $40,710 | — |
| Wisconsin | $35,320 | $39,630 | $32,450 | $52,620 | 280 |
| Connecticut | $35,300 | $42,570 | $31,310 | $55,580 | 50 |
| Iowa | $30,290 | $35,690 | $27,040 | $66,490 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for forest and conservation workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Blister Rust Eradicator or Box Chipper frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Forest and Conservation Workers compares to others in the 45 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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