Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for forest and conservation technicians is $26.04 an hour ($54,160 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($54,560). Washington ranks 20th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for forest and conservation technicians in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.61 | $44,950 |
| 25% of workers | $23.28 | $48,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.04 | $54,160 |
| 75% of workers | $32.93 | $68,490 |
| 90% of workers | $39.68 | $82,530 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $58,930 | 60 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $57,390 | 90 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $56,610 | 190 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $52,420 | 190 |
| Yakima | $49,940 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $49,100 | 40 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for forest and conservation technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -2.1% over ten years, declining · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $60,800 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $73,530 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $67,160 |
| Chemical Technicians | $62,100 |
| Food Science Technicians | $62,070 |
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