Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $57,160 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.48
10th percentile $43,830
90th percentile $103,130
Employed locally 50
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,830
    25th
    $44,750
    50th (median)
    $57,160
    75th
    $103,130
    90th
    $103,130

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 36% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 64% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other $132,630
    Biological Technicians $71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $75,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in San Jose, CA is $27.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 5.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,830 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,750.