Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $44,190 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $35,480
90th percentile $71,430
Employed locally 30
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,480
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $44,190
    75th
    $59,360
    90th
    $71,430

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,570
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $59,130
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,660
    Pennsylvania $57,910
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,910

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $48,910
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,510
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,290
    Chemists $80,960
    Chemical Technicians $46,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Blacksburg, VA is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Blacksburg, VA is 18.6% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,480 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.