Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $52,850 +21% vs national
Median hourly $25.41
10th percentile $33,110
90th percentile $57,860
Employed locally 30
National median $43,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,110
    25th
    $33,780
    50th (median)
    $52,850
    75th
    $56,030
    90th
    $57,860

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Forest and Conservation Workers salary is 31% 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
    Pennsylvania $49,160
    Cleveland, OH $48,470

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $42,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,040
    Wisconsin $35,320
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $35,020
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $33,590
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $33,110

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,610
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $28,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $25.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 21% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,110 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,780.