Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $40,240 -25.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $56,740
Employed locally 70
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $49,850
    90th
    $56,740

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 59% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $51,570
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,540
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,380

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Austin, TX is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 25.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.