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Forest and Conservation Workers average salary by city in California
- Salinas$47,740
- Riverside$43,580
- Oxnard$43,500
- San Diego$43,370
- Sacramento$42,650
- San Francisco$42,360
- Los Angeles$41,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | $47,740 | $43,680 | $43,680 | $39,482 | 109 |
| Riverside | $43,580 | $43,680 | $43,680 | $36,318 | 106 |
| Oxnard | $43,500 | $43,680 | $43,680 | $36,257 | 111 |
| San Diego | $43,370 | $43,680 | $43,680 | $36,157 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $42,650 | $43,680 | $43,680 | $35,608 | 107 |
| San Francisco | $42,360 | $36,080 | $36,080 | $35,386 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $41,790 | $43,680 | $38,080 | $34,951 | 114 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-4011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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