Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $51,540 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.78
10th percentile $43,830
90th percentile $52,200
Employed locally 100
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,830
    25th
    $51,530
    50th (median)
    $51,540
    75th
    $51,590
    90th
    $52,200

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $51,570
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,570
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,380
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,240

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Dallas, TX is $24.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 5.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,830 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,530.