Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $57,050 +5% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $77,260
Employed locally 90
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $46,840
    50th (median)
    $57,050
    75th
    $67,170
    90th
    $77,260

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,570
    California $60,880

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,280
    Soil and Plant Scientists $89,220
    Urban and Regional Planners $100,070
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $134,440
    School Psychologists $91,660
    Foresters $85,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Salem, OR is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Salem, OR is 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,840.