SOC 45-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forest and Conservation Workers — Idaho
Idaho
In Idaho the median wage for Forest and Conservation Workers reaches $59,460 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho the median wage for Forest and Conservation Workers reaches $59,460 a year. That is 36.1% more than the national median of $43,680. Pay ranges from under $38,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,000 to $60,320.
Idaho ranks number 1st out of 27 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 285th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,480 | −11.9% |
| 25th | $52,000 | +19.0% |
| Median (50th) | $59,460 | +36.1% |
| 75th | $60,320 | +38.1% |
| 90th | $60,530 | +38.6% |
| Mean | $54,650 | +25.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $59,460 goes as far as $62,262 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,262US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,460 a year, 36.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,480 to $60,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 27 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $59,460, or $28.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $43,680, so pay in Idaho is 36.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $60,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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