Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $37,930 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $79,270
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $37,930
    75th
    $79,270
    90th
    $79,270

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest and Conservation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Illinois $64,430
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $60,320
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $55,790
    Ohio $53,350
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $52,850
    Pennsylvania $49,160

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$32,740
    Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$98,810
    Logging Equipment Operators$46,920
    Agricultural Inspectors$45,780
    Agricultural Equipment Operators$41,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Atlanta, GA is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Forest and Conservation Workers salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Atlanta, GA is 13.2% below the national median of $43,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forest and Conservation Workers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.