Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $70,220 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.76
10th percentile $40,390
90th percentile $101,420
Employed locally 80
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,390
    25th
    $43,260
    50th (median)
    $70,220
    75th
    $100,930
    90th
    $101,420

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Maryland $67,450
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $66,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,020
    Asheville, NC $65,960

    Nearby metros — Forest and Conservation Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $64,020

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $33.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 29.3% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,390 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,260.