The average salary for a park ranger in the United States is around $28,196 per year.
Avg Salary
Park rangers earn an average yearly salary of $28,196.
Wages typically start from $21,754 and go up to $58,408.
42% below national average Updated in 2018
Park ranger earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do park ranger salaries compare to similar careers?
Park rangers earn 9% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than range managers but more than grounds maintenance workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Range manager salary | $61K |
| Forester salary | $61K |
| Golf course superintendent salary | $34K |
| Greenhouse technician salary | $41K |
| Arborist salary | $38K |
| Park ranger salary | $28K |
| Landscaper salary | $35K |
| Lawn care specialist salary | $34K |
| Irrigation technician salary | $29K |
| Grounds maintenance worker salary | $27K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)