Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $51,430 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $39,120
90th percentile $80,190
Employed locally 40
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,120
    25th
    $43,450
    50th (median)
    $51,430
    75th
    $64,010
    90th
    $80,190

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $65,230
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,950
    California $60,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,490
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $59,130

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Technicians $39,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,830
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,880
    Soil and Plant Scientists $86,120
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,220
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,120 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,450.