Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $36,560 -32.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $53,100
Employed locally 50
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $42,270
    90th
    $53,100

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 57% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,570
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $59,130
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,660
    Pennsylvania $57,910
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,910

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,540
    Biological Technicians $61,370
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,020
    Chemists $82,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Richmond, VA is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 32.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.