Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $43,850 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $64,410
Employed locally 60
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $35,620
    50th (median)
    $43,850
    75th
    $52,620
    90th
    $64,410

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,450
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,480
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,440
    Green Bay, WI $52,620
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $52,620
    Wisconsin $52,620

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,940
    Chemists$73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,340
    Microbiologists$79,530
    Conservation Scientists$81,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Madison, WI is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 19.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,620.