How much does a forest and conservation technician make in California?
$58,120a year
Median yearly pay for forest and conservation technicians in California. That is $27.94 an hour or $4,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.94
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 6,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,680Median: $58,120Highest 10%: $91,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| Median | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 75th | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 90th | $91,480 | $43.98 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,150 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,880 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,110 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,920 |
| Oxnard, CA | $59,590 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,160 |
| Visalia, CA | $52,690 |
| Stockton, CA | $51,360 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $46,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forest and conservation technicians.
| 4. Wisconsin | $62,700 |
| 5. Louisiana | $59,370 |
| 6. Minnesota | $58,990 |
| 7. California | $58,120 |
| 8. New York | $58,030 |
| 9. Colorado | $57,550 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $57,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.94 ($58,120 a year).
Do forest and conservation technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $58,120 against $54,560 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for forest and conservation technician pay?
California ranks 7 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays forest and conservation technicians the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $74,410 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.