Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $61,130 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $82,700
Employed locally 100
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $44,750
    50th (median)
    $61,130
    75th
    $67,540
    90th
    $82,700

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 35% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Food Science Technicians $50,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $133,820
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,920
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,270
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $67,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 12.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,750.