Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $48,610 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.37
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $53,420
Employed locally 60
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $48,610
    75th
    $53,420
    90th
    $53,420

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,020
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,450
    Salinas, CA $64,020

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
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    Chemists $74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 10.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.