How much does a Park Ranger make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Park Ranger in the United States is $35,827. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $33,898 to $39,646, with most professionals earning between $32,142 and $43,123.

Park Ranger Salaries by Percentile
Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,646 $3,304 $762 $19
Average $35,827 $2,986 $689 $17
25th Percentile $33,898 $2,825 $652 $16

Average Salary

25% $33,898 10% $32,142 90% $43,123 75% $39,646 $35,827 50%(Median)
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Last Updated on April 01, 2025

How Does Experience Level Affect a Park Ranger's Salary?

An entry-level Park Ranger with less than 1 year of experience earns about $35,683. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $36,226. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $36,796. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $36,967, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $37,081.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Park Ranger $35,683
Intermediate Level Park Ranger $36,226
Senior Level Park Ranger $36,796
Specialist Level Park Ranger $36,967
Expert Level Park Ranger $37,081
$35,683 0 yr
$36,226 < 2 yrs
$36,796 2-4 yrs
$36,967 5-8 yrs
$37,081 > 8 yrs
Last Updated on April 01, 2025
Entry Level 0%
Mid Level 1%
Senior Level 3%
Top Level 3%
Experienced 4%
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How much does salary of Park Ranger vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of April 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Park Ranger is $44,744.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $41,520.
  • In Boston, MA, a Park Ranger earns $39,958 per year.

Job Openings of Park Ranger

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Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 67.2%
Bonuses 0.0%
Social Security 5.1%
401k/403b 3.3%
Disability 1.1%
Healthcare 11.9%
Pension 2.8%
Time Off 8.5%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $35,827 67.2%
Bonus $0 0.0%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $2,741 5.1%
401K/403B $1,756 3.3%
Disability $573 1.1%
Healthcare $6,371 11.9%
Pension $1,505 2.8%
Time Off $4,547 8.5%
Total Compensation $53,319 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
Last Updated on April 01, 2025

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