Park ranger salary

Park ranger earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level park ranger earnings begin at:

$28.08 per hour

$58,408 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level park ranger earnings begin at:

$18.53 per hour

$38,535 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level park ranger earnings begin at:

$13.56 per hour

$28,196 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level park ranger earnings begin at:

$11.33 per hour

$23,566 per year

10th percentile

Starting level park ranger earnings begin at:

$10.46 per hour

$21,754 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

How do park ranger salaries compare to similar careers?

Park rangers earn 17% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than foresters but more than forest and conservation workers.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)