Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $45,770 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $20,750
90th percentile $95,350
Employed locally 30
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,750
    25th
    $28,530
    50th (median)
    $45,770
    75th
    $71,230
    90th
    $95,350

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 47% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 15.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $20,750 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,530.