Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $39,560 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $22,270
90th percentile $65,150
Employed locally 200
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,270
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $39,560
    75th
    $54,290
    90th
    $65,150

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 42% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 58% 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
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,070
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $56,730
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $56,440
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,480
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $55,450
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $54,950

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52,400
    Biological Technicians$51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,610
    Chemical Technicians$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Forest and Conservation Technicians salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 27.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,270 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.