Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $54,060 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $41,590
90th percentile $71,720
Employed locally 30
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,590
    25th
    $47,040
    50th (median)
    $54,060
    75th
    $61,710
    90th
    $71,720

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $61,130
    Grants Pass, OR $59,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,500
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $51,570

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $90,280
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,590
    Chemists $74,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,200
    Chemical Technicians $60,690
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,590 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,040.