Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $48,470 +11% vs national
Median hourly $23.31
10th percentile $48,470
90th percentile $58,030
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,470
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $48,470
    75th
    $48,470
    90th
    $58,030

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 29% 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

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ohio $53,350
    Columbus, OH $47,730

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,080
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $33,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $38,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Cleveland, OH is $23.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 11% above 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,470 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.