Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $49,940 -8% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $44,350
90th percentile $79,310
Employed locally 60
National median $54,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,350
    25th
    $47,940
    50th (median)
    $49,940
    75th
    $63,130
    90th
    $79,310

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest and Conservation Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary is 27% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,360
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,800
    Biological Technicians $50,650
    Food Science Technicians $48,030
    Urban and Regional Planners $84,180
    School Psychologists $101,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Yakima, WA is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Yakima, WA is 8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Forest and Conservation Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,350 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,940.