Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $59,360 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.54
10th percentile $40,890
90th percentile $83,720
Employed locally 180
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,890
    25th
    $53,250
    50th (median)
    $59,360
    75th
    $70,660
    90th
    $83,720

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 80% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 20% 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
    Bozeman, MT $59,360
    Missoula, MT $59,360
    Billings, MT $45,320

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,510
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $78,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,350
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $76,680
    Conservation Scientists $63,070
    Biological Scientists, All Other $103,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Helena, MT is $28.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Helena, MT is 9.3% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,890 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,250.