Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $60,550 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.11
10th percentile $46,720
90th percentile $81,200
Employed locally 80
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,720
    25th
    $54,370
    50th (median)
    $60,550
    75th
    $71,910
    90th
    $81,200

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Boulder, CO $63,650
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,570
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,490

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,980
    School Psychologists $109,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $29.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 11.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,720 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,370.