Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $50,390 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $26,390
90th percentile $67,190
Employed locally 60
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,390
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $50,390
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $67,190

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $64,950
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $64,110
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $58,930
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $58,660
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $54,310

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $95,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,290
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in St. Louis, MO-IL is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.61 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Forest and Conservation Technicians salaries?

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 7.2% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,390 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.