Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $53,180 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.57
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $81,520
Employed locally 30
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $41,430
    50th (median)
    $53,180
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $81,520

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest and Conservation Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,220
    Maryland $67,450
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,020

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Johnson City, TN $57,320
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,360
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $45,340
    Knoxville, TN $40,320

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $49,900
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $60,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Cleveland, TN is $25.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.29 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Forest and Conservation Technicians salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Cleveland, TN is 2.1% below the national median of $54,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,430.