Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $57,740 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.76
10th percentile $35,800
90th percentile $103,100
Employed locally 70
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,800
    25th
    $37,070
    50th (median)
    $57,740
    75th
    $103,100
    90th
    $103,100

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 44% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Santa Rosa, CA is $27.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 6.3% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,800 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,070.