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 17% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than foresters but more than forest and conservation workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Forester salary | $61K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $57K |
| Environmental technician salary | $46K |
| Logging worker salary | $44K |
| Geothermal technician salary | $39K |
| Park ranger salary | $28K |
| Forest and conservation worker salary | $27K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)