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Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Forest and Conservation Workers in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area make a median of $33,590 a year, or about $16.15 an hour. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $53K for experienced workers.

$34K
Median annual
$16.15/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$53K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $34K get you in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,353/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home60% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$33,590/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$941/mo

About forest and conservation workers

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 5,630
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area employed: 30
Category: Farming & Fishing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Bar chart showing Forest and Conservation Workers salary percentiles in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $32,450, 25th percentile $33,110, median $33,590, 75th percentile $42,750, 90th percentile $52,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$33KMedian$34K75th$43K90th$53K
Bar chart showing Forest and Conservation Workers salary percentiles in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $32,450, 25th percentile $33,110, median $33,590, 75th percentile $42,750, 90th percentile $52,620. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level forest and conservation workers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $53K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.

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Forest and Conservation Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Illinois$64K+48%60
Ohio$53K+22%80
Pennsylvania$49K+13%220
Arkansas$46K+6%N/A
Idaho$46K+5%60
California$44K+0%1,840
Massachusetts$44K-0%N/A
Washington$43K-0%200
Missouri$43K-1%N/A
Oregon$43K-2%140
New Jersey$42K-5%60
Louisiana$41K-7%210
Tennessee$40K-8%220
Indiana$40K-8%40
Texas$39K-11%50
North Carolina$38K-13%N/A
Georgia$38K-13%180
South Dakota$38K-14%670
Florida$37K-15%100
South Carolina$37K-16%210
New Mexico$36K-17%N/A
Wisconsin$35K-19%280
Connecticut$35K-19%50
Iowa$30K-31%N/A
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BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small

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Frequently asked questions

How much do forest and conservation workers make in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?

The median is $33,590 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,450, and experienced forest and conservation workers can clear $52,620. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $34K enough to live in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,353/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 60% 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 Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area?

South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area 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 $33,590 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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