Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $49,820 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $41,620
90th percentile $71,700
Employed locally 90
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,620
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $49,820
    75th
    $57,220
    90th
    $71,700

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest and Conservation Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,220
    Maryland $67,450
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,020

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,220
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $62,480
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,940
    Fairbanks-College, AK $55,370
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,950
    South Dakota $52,290

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Anchorage, AK is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.47 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Forest and Conservation Technicians salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Anchorage, AK is 8.3% below the national median of $54,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,620 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.