Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $50,650 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $44,300
90th percentile $73,940
Employed locally 160
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,300
    25th
    $49,400
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $62,900
    90th
    $73,940

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $70,720
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,570
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $58,930
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,430
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $54,310
    Washington $54,310

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $101,500
    Biological Technicians $58,090
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $103,410
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Seattle, WA is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 6.7% below 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,300 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,400.