Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $45,570 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $41,590
90th percentile $80,450
Employed locally 50
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,590
    25th
    $41,590
    50th (median)
    $45,570
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $80,450

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $64,110
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $54,310
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,440
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $52,620

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,240
    Chemical Technicians $60,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $55,200
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $105,160
    School Psychologists $83,210
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Charleston, SC is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Charleston, SC is 16.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,590 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,590.