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Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in South Carolina

Forest and Conservation Workers in South Carolina make a median of $36,810 a year, or about $17.7 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

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

$37K
Median annual
$17.7/hr
Hourly rate
$30K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in South Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,574/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,263/mo
Rent as % of take-home49.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$39,508/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,311/mo

About forest and conservation workers

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 5,630
South Carolina employed: 210
Category: Farming & Fishing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina

Bar chart showing Forest and Conservation Workers salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $30,070, 25th percentile $31,900, median $36,810, 75th percentile $42,180, 90th percentile $49,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$30K25th$32KMedian$37K75th$42K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Forest and Conservation Workers salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $30,070, 25th percentile $31,900, median $36,810, 75th percentile $42,180, 90th percentile $49,400. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level forest and conservation workers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do forest and conservation workers make in South Carolina?

The median is $36,810 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,070, and experienced forest and conservation workers can clear $49,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in South Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,574/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 49.1% 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 South Carolina?

South Carolina 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 $39,508 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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