Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $55,370 +2% vs national
Median hourly $26.62
10th percentile $40,750
90th percentile $81,270
Employed locally 230
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,750
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $55,370
    75th
    $69,720
    90th
    $81,270

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $62,480
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,940
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,950
    South Dakota $52,290
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,440

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,500
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $83,510
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $94,630
    Biological Scientists, All Other $90,150
    Biological Technicians $49,480
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $72,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Fairbanks, AK is $26.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Fairbanks, AK is 2% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,750 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.