Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $58,660 +8% vs national
Median hourly $28.20
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $84,010
Employed locally 150
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $46,540
    50th (median)
    $58,660
    75th
    $70,390
    90th
    $84,010

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 86% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 14% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,020
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $65,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $65,060
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $124,350
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,640
    School Psychologists $124,980
    Social Science Research Assistants $36,080
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Chico, CA is $28.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Chico, CA is 8% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,540.