Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $65,060 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $40,390
90th percentile $95,120
Employed locally 340
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,390
    25th
    $55,620
    50th (median)
    $65,060
    75th
    $82,110
    90th
    $95,120

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580
    Salinas, CA $64,020

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    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $65,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in San Diego, CA is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 19.8% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,390 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,620.