Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $62,570 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $82,790
Employed locally 280
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $52,730
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $73,520
    90th
    $82,790

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,670
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,950
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    California $60,880
    Colorado Springs, CO $60,550

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,540
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,380
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,190
    Urban and Regional Planners $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 15.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,730.