Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,570 -5% vs national
Median hourly $24.79
10th percentile $38,910
90th percentile $65,430
Employed locally 50
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,910
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $51,570
    75th
    $51,570
    90th
    $65,430

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $51,570
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,540
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,380
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,240

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Houston, TX is $24.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,910 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.