Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $50,720 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.39
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $78,210
Employed locally 110
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $40,270
    50th (median)
    $50,720
    75th
    $64,310
    90th
    $78,210

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $55,410
    Flagstaff, AZ $54,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $54,310

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    Forensic Science Technicians $57,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $24.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 6.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,270.