Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $63,650 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.60
10th percentile $49,190
90th percentile $82,850
Employed locally 50
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,190
    25th
    $53,460
    50th (median)
    $63,650
    75th
    $73,670
    90th
    $82,850

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,950
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $64,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,570
    Colorado Springs, CO $60,550
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,490

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $121,870
    Chemists $102,600
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $126,800
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $123,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Boulder, CO is $30.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Boulder, CO is 17.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,190 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,460.