Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Forest and Conservation Technicians in California earn a median salary of $59,724 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +10% vs the national median of $54,310. An estimated 5,040 forest and conservation technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $40,390 to $70,220 depending on location.
$59,724
Avg median salary in California
$70,220
Highest paying metro
$40,390
Lowest paying metro
5,040
Employed in California
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inForest and Conservation Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $70,220 | $43,260 | $100,930 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,020 | $61,130 | $83,260 | 600 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,020 | $58,760 | $80,790 | 590 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $65,230 | $61,130 | $80,790 | 130 |
| San Diego, CA | $65,060 | $55,620 | $82,110 | 340 |
| Salinas, CA | $64,020 | $41,250 | $74,170 | 120 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,480 | $54,950 | $78,890 | 220 |
| Oxnard, CA | $61,940 | $47,480 | $78,890 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,130 | $44,750 | $67,540 | 100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,660 | $42,410 | $72,010 | 610 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $58,660 | $50,650 | $73,080 | 1,260 |
| Chico, CA | $58,660 | $46,540 | $70,390 | 150 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $57,740 | $37,070 | $103,100 | 70 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,160 | $44,750 | $103,130 | 50 |
| North Coast Region of California | $56,880 | $47,950 | $71,950 | 400 |
| Visalia, CA | $54,310 | $47,380 | $70,140 | 150 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,460 | $39,160 | $60,170 | 50 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $40,390 | $40,390 | $49,180 | 40 |