Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $33,920 -37.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.31
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $47,240
Employed locally 90
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $33,920
    75th
    $36,750
    90th
    $47,240

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 53% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,220
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,950
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $64,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $58,930
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,660
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $54,310

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $36,750
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,760
    Conservation Scientists $55,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $54,080
    Agricultural Technicians $40,540
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $90,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Jefferson City, MO is $16.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Jefferson City, MO is 37.5% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.