Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $64,580 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $44,900
90th percentile $86,130
Employed locally 40
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,900
    25th
    $59,130
    50th (median)
    $64,580
    75th
    $73,840
    90th
    $86,130

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 19% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $61,130
    Grants Pass, OR $59,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,500
    Pittsburgh, PA $54,060
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,570

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,030
    Chemists $64,580
    Economists $80,600
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 18.9% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,900 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,130.