Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Ohio

Forest and conservation workers in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $51,340 a year) and the least in Columbus ($46,920), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forest and conservation workers average at $49,270 and the median at $48,470 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,680.

Forest and Conservation Workers average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$51,340
Columbus$46,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$51,340	$48,470	$48,470	$41,178	94
Columbus	$46,920	$47,730	$31,870	$37,859	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cleveland's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Forest and Conservation Workers salary in other states

Forest and Conservation Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-4011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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