Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $65,230 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.36
10th percentile $45,490
90th percentile $97,840
Employed locally 130
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,490
    25th
    $61,130
    50th (median)
    $65,230
    75th
    $80,790
    90th
    $97,840

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 32% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $65,060
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580
    Salinas, CA $64,020

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $105,750
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,170
    Biological Scientists, All Other $111,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,240
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $31.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 20.1% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,490 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,130.