Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $54,310 +0% vs national
Median hourly $26.11
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $83,950
Employed locally 200
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $53,250
    50th (median)
    $54,310
    75th
    $70,660
    90th
    $83,950

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Washington $54,310
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $54,310

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $52,610
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $82,050
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,490
    Biological Scientists, All Other $86,940
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $79,720
    Urban and Regional Planners $90,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Wenatchee, WA is $26.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Wenatchee, WA is 0% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,250.