Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $54,310 +0% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $79,710
Employed locally 360
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $54,310
    75th
    $67,040
    90th
    $79,710

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 22% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $55,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $54,310
    Tucson, AZ $50,720

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,950
    Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,640
    Conservation Scientists $83,120
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,270
    Biological Technicians $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Flagstaff, AZ is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 0% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.