Park Ranger Salary
Park rangers protect and manage parks, enforcing regulations and educating visitors.
Park Ranger Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level park rangers earn around $30,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $44,000. Senior-level park rangers can earn $68,000 or more.
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The salary range for park rangers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $28,000, while the top 10% earn $72,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $42,500 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $72,000 |
Park Ranger Salary by State
Park Ranger salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $72,250, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $35,275.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $72,250 | Details → |
| #2 California | $58,650 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $57,375 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $52,700 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $51,850 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $48,875 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $48,875 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $47,600 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $46,750 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $46,750 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $44,625 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $44,625 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $44,625 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $44,200 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $42,925 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $42,925 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $41,650 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $41,650 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $41,225 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $41,225 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $41,225 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $41,225 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $40,800 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $40,375 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $40,375 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $39,950 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $39,525 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $39,525 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $39,100 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $39,100 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $39,100 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $39,100 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $38,675 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $38,250 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $38,250 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $38,250 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $38,250 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $38,250 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $37,825 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $37,825 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $37,825 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $37,400 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $37,400 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $36,975 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $36,975 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $36,975 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $36,550 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $35,700 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $35,700 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $35,275 | Details → |
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- ● Patrol parks and enforce rules
- ● Conduct educational programs
- ● Monitor wildlife
- ● Respond to emergencies
- ● Maintain trails and facilities
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 5% growth over the next decade
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