Conservation Officer Salary

The average salary for a Conservation Officer is $43,528.

10%

$33k

MEDIAN

$44k

90%

$58k

Salary

$33k - $58k

Bonus

$0 - $2k

Total Pay

$35k - $70k

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What Do Conservation Officers Do?

A conservation officer is a law enforcement officer and may also be referred to as a forester, park ranger, or wildlife trooper. Depending on the job, some conservation officers are armed, while others are not. The main goal of this job is managing a forest, park, or other wildlife area in order to aid conservation of the area. The conservation officer should patrol and make sure that visitors are adhering to park rules and laws. It is also important to make sure that the safety of visitors is e

Conservation Officer Tasks

Act as the primary museum officer and point of contact for conservation issues, concerns, or questions.
Maintain and manage the department budget and develop a long-term conservation plan for the collection.
Organize, execute, and lead conservation department activities.
Advocate for the on-going care and maintenance of the collection and set the standard for ethics and responsibility.

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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Conservation Officers?

An entry-level Conservation Officer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $39,256 based on 8 salaries. An early career Conservation Officer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $40,000 based on 13 salaries. A mid-career Conservation Officer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $43,448 based on 7 salaries. An experienced Conservation Officer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $47,949 based on 10 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $60,496.