Forest and Conservation Workers Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Forest and Conservation Workers in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$34,150
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-22% vs US median
US median $43,680
State Rank
#23 of 27
160 employed here

How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make in Georgia?

Forest and Conservation Workers working in Georgia earn a median salary of $34,150 per year, or about $16.42 per hour. That is 22% below the national median of $43,680 for this occupation.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $23,430 while the top 10% make $79,070 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $27,050 and $46,220 a year.

Forest and Conservation Workers salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$23,430$11.26
25th percentile (early career)$27,050$13.00
50th percentile (median)$34,150$16.42
75th percentile (experienced)$46,220$22.22
90th percentile (top earners)$79,070$38.01

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 23rd out of 27 states and territories for Forest and Conservation Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Idaho$59,460
2Hawaii$56,330
3Virginia$54,560
4Massachusetts$51,890
5Pennsylvania$50,250

Working as Forest and Conservation Workers in Georgia

Nationally, about 6,000 people work as Forest and Conservation Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($34,150) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Forest and Conservation Workers make in Georgia?
The median Forest and Conservation Workers salary in Georgia is $34,150 per year, or about $16.42 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $23,430 at the entry level to $79,070 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Forest and Conservation Workers about 22% less than the national median of $43,680. Georgia ranks 23rd out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Forest and Conservation Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $34,150 a year. About 160 Forest and Conservation Workers are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.