SOC 45-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forest and Conservation Workers — Nevada
Nevada
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada is $35,760 a year, trailing the national median of $43,680 by 18.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada is $35,760 a year, trailing the national median of $43,680 by 18.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,760 and $48,980. The lowest tenth earn under $34,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $51,570.
Nevada ranks number 22nd out of 27 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 626th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,810 | −20.3% |
| 25th | $35,760 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $35,760 | −18.1% |
| 75th | $48,980 | +12.1% |
| 90th | $51,570 | +18.1% |
| Mean | $41,100 | −5.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $35,760 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$35,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,760US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,760 a year, 18.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,810 to $51,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 22nd of 27 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $35,760, or $17.19 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 Nevada is 18.1% lower. 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 Nevada earns more than $51,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,810 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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