Forest Ranger
Forest Ranger Job Description
Forest and Conservation Technicians Compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts, under direction of foresters; train and lead forest workers in forest propagation, fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats, and help provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources. Forest Fire Fighters Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.
Forest Ranger Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Forest Ranger is $26062 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $48974. The lowest salary reported was $17150. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Forest Ranger is $12.96 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $24.35. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $8.53. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Forest Ranger are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $502 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Forest Ranger. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – n/a
Georgia – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Forest Ranger. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
1-4 years –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Forest Ranger from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $26062 while in 2007 it was just $24169.45
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 95% of Forest Rangers were males while 5% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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