How much does a forest and conservation technician make in Washington?
$66,930a year
Median yearly pay for forest and conservation technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $32.18 an hour or $5,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.18
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 94
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $66,930Highest 10%: $81,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $55,950 | $26.90 | |
| Median | $66,930 | $32.18 | |
| 75th | $74,920 | $36.02 | |
| 90th | $81,830 | $39.34 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for forest and conservation technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $32.18 ($66,930 a year).
Do forest and conservation technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $66,930 against $54,560 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Washington rank for forest and conservation technician pay?
4 of 94 metro areas with data.
How much does a forest and conservation technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,830 or more.
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.