Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $64,020 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $38,790
90th percentile $101,090
Employed locally 120
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,790
    25th
    $41,250
    50th (median)
    $64,020
    75th
    $74,170
    90th
    $101,090

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 32% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,220
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,020
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $65,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $65,060
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $104,290
    School Psychologists $126,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $138,590
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Salinas, CA is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Salinas, CA is 17.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,790 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,250.