Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Bend, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bend, OR

Median annual salary $59,360 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.54
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $83,320
Employed locally 440
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $49,420
    50th (median)
    $59,360
    75th
    $71,470
    90th
    $83,320

    Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,509 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,670
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,950
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,570
    California $60,880

    Related occupations in Bend, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $107,220
    Biological Technicians $54,580
    Conservation Scientists $94,310
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,560
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,120
    Biological Scientists, All Other $86,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Bend, OR is $28.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Bend, OR is 9.3% 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 Bend?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Bend, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,420.