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Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in South Dakota

Forest and Conservation Workers in South Dakota earn a median of $38,210 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$38,210
vs. U.S. median
−13% ($43,680)
Rank among states
16 of 27
Jobs in the state
490

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,380; the top 10% earn over $50,640. Nationally the range is $33,780 to $57,220.

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Forest and Conservation Workers pay in South Dakota

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

The median is $38,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,380 and the top 10% earn over $50,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for forest and conservation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 16 of 27 (−13% vs. the national median of $43,680). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses