Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $49,980 -8% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $61,270
Employed locally 30
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $49,980
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $61,270

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,450
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $63,730
    Minnesota $63,540
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,680

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants $60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Lansing, MI is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.