Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $41,120 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $30,050
90th percentile $47,730
Employed locally 50
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,050
    25th
    $30,050
    50th (median)
    $41,120
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $47,730

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $64,110
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,380
    Logan, UT-ID $54,310
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $53,910
    Michigan $53,730

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants$64,400
    Microbiologists$110,260
    Chemists$109,260
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$40,070
    Biological Technicians$55,190
    Biological Scientists, All Other$78,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Athens, GA is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 24.3% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,050 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,050.