Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $65,450 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.47
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $86,930
Employed locally 140
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $48,950
    50th (median)
    $65,450
    75th
    $76,750
    90th
    $86,930

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $65,670

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,160
    Chemists $83,790
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $31.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 20.5% above 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,950.