Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers Salary by State
Also called: Forestry Professors
The national median pay for forestry and conservation science teachers is $101,420 a year. By state, it ranges from $61,730 in California to $138,130 in Michigan.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,100
- 25th percentile
- $77,440
- Median
- $101,420
- 75th percentile
- $126,930
- Top 10%
- $148,920
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,520 jobs.
Median pay in 16 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $138,130 | +36% | $111,670 | $138,370 | 60 |
| 2 | Virginia | $132,820 | +31% | $66,470 | $176,210 | 60 |
| 3 | Oregon | $126,930 | +25% | $66,880 | $184,340 | 210 |
| 4 | Arizona | $115,730 | +14% | $73,980 | $124,630 | 60 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $108,430 | +7% | $63,360 | $173,400 | 90 |
| 6 | Washington | $104,490 | +3% | $52,230 | $160,830 | 40 |
| 7 | Montana | $104,220 | +3% | $33,490 | $124,670 | 60 |
| 8 | Indiana | $102,330 | +1% | $71,470 | $180,450 | 40 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $98,410 | −3% | $65,120 | $173,640 | 40 |
| 10 | Georgia | $94,310 | −7% | $56,650 | $136,710 | 40 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $84,450 | −17% | $69,060 | $119,000 | 40 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $82,670 | −18% | $38,330 | $131,720 | 180 |
| 13 | Maine | $82,280 | −19% | $59,110 | $137,130 | 50 |
| 14 | Alabama | $80,380 | −21% | $48,230 | $125,460 | 80 |
| 15 | Missouri | $79,820 | −21% | $51,780 | $123,680 | 70 |
| 16 | California | $61,730 | −39% | $37,700 | $201,100 | 110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers salary questions
Which state pays forestry and conservation science teachers the most?
Michigan, with a median of $138,130 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $101,420). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays forestry and conservation science teachers the least?
California, with a median of $61,730 a year (−39% vs. national).
Where do most forestry and conservation science teachers work?
Oregon has the most jobs, about 210, with a median of $126,930.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.