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Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Connecticut

Forest and Conservation Workers in Connecticut make a median of $35,300 a year, or about $16.97 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Connecticut. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$35K
Median annual
$16.97/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$56K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in Connecticut?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,403/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,679/mo
Rent as % of take-home69.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$34,312/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$724/mo

About forest and conservation workers

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 50
Category: Farming & Fishing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut

Bar chart showing Forest and Conservation Workers salary percentiles in Connecticut: 10th percentile $31,310, 25th percentile $31,310, median $35,300, 75th percentile $52,000, 90th percentile $55,580. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$31KMedian$35K75th$52K90th$56K
Bar chart showing Forest and Conservation Workers salary percentiles in Connecticut: 10th percentile $31,310, 25th percentile $31,310, median $35,300, 75th percentile $52,000, 90th percentile $55,580. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level forest and conservation workers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do forest and conservation workers make in Connecticut?

The median is $35,300 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,310, and experienced forest and conservation workers can clear $55,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in Connecticut?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,403/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 69.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a forest and conservation workers salary go in Connecticut?

Connecticut has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median forest and conservation workers salary is worth about $34,312 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do forest and conservation workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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