Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $58,280 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.02
10th percentile $48,460
90th percentile $96,470
Employed locally 50
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,460
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $58,280
    75th
    $76,690
    90th
    $96,470

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 22% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,140
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $65,670
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $63,730
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,680
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $59,130
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $58,990

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,440
    Conservation Scientists $67,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $131,470
    Urban and Regional Planners $72,430
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $66,230
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $70,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Santa Fe, NM is $28.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.38 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Forest and Conservation Technicians salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Santa Fe, NM is 7.3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,460 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.