Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,090 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.08
10th percentile $42,710
90th percentile $67,720
Employed locally 200
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,710
    25th
    $50,090
    50th (median)
    $50,090
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $67,720

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 34% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $24.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 7.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,710 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,090.