Forest and Conservation Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A forest and conservation worker earns a median of $43,680 a year ($21.00 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $43,680. About 6,050 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $43,680
- Gross pay
- $1,680.00
- Federal income tax
- −$117.75
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$104.16
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$24.36
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,433.73
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $43,680
- Federal
- $3,062
- FICA
- $3,342
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $37,277
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Forest and Conservation Workers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 45-4011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.00; the average is $21.00.
What is the salary range for a forest and conservation worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $33,780 and the top 10% earn over $57,220 a year.
How much is $43,680 after taxes?
About $37,277 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $35,979 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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