South Dakota

Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$41,060
-5.8% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.74
 
10th Percentile
$34,380
Entry level
90th Percentile
$50,640
Senior level
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Salary Range

Forest and Conservation Workers in South Dakota earn between $34,380 and $50,640, with a mean of $41,060. The national average for this role is $43,579.

$41,060 mean
10th Percentile$34,38090th Percentile$50,640

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$41,060
National Average$43,579
Hawaii$57,470
Idaho$54,650
Massachusetts$53,730
Virginia$52,750
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.