Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $45,970 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $35,670
90th percentile $53,730
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,670
    25th
    $35,670
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $53,730
    90th
    $53,730

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,450
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $63,730
    Minnesota $63,540
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,680

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $82,080
    Chemists $79,220
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,200
    Chemical Technicians $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Detroit, MI is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Detroit, MI is 15.4% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,670 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,670.