Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $65,960 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $41,030
90th percentile $83,950
Employed locally 50
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,030
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $65,960
    75th
    $75,500
    90th
    $83,950

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 95% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 5% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,570
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $52,310
    Anchorage, AK $49,820
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $47,160
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $44,860

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,510
    Urban and Regional Planners $65,720
    Physical Scientists, All Other $106,920
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $96,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Asheville, NC is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 21.5% above 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,030 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.