How much does a Conservation Officer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Conservation Officer in the United States is $51,415. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,340 to $64,095, with most professionals earning between $32,168 and $75,639.

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Conservation Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Conservation Officer Salary $32,168 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Conservation Officer Salary $41,340 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Conservation Officer Salary $51,415 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Conservation Officer Salary $64,095 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Conservation Officer Salary $75,639 US April 01, 2025
25% $41,340 10% $32,168 90% $75,639 75% $64,095 $51,415 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Conservation Officer ?

A conservation officer is a law enforcement officer who protects wildlife and the environment. A conservation officer may also be referred to as a environmental technician or technologist, game warden, forest ranger, gamekeeper, investigator, wilderness officer, wildlife officer, or wildlife trooper. In Canada, all of these fall under the rubric of National Occupational Classification code 2224....

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