Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Ohio

Forest and conservation technicians in Ohio earn the most in Cleveland (average $44,580 a year) and the least in Dayton ($40,080), across the 2 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forest and conservation technicians average at $50,020 and the median at $48,840 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,060.

Forest and Conservation Technicians average salary by city in Ohio

Cleveland$44,580
Dayton$40,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cleveland	$44,580	$37,450	$37,450	$36,102	94
Dayton	$40,080	$37,080	$37,080	$32,722	93

*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 Technicians salary in other states

Forest and Conservation Technicians 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 19-4071.
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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