SOC 19-4071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forest and Conservation Technicians — San Diego
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In San Diego, CA the median wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians is $61,880 a year, which is 13.4% higher than the national figure of $54,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Diego, CA the median wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians is $61,880 a year, which is 13.4% higher than the national figure of $54,560. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $54,520 and $79,020. The lowest tenth earn under $46,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $92,000.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $74,410. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 388th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,020 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $54,520 | −0.1% |
| Median (50th) | $61,880 | +13.4% |
| 75th | $79,020 | +44.8% |
| 90th | $92,000 | +68.6% |
| Mean | $66,200 | +21.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $74,410 | 90 | |
| 2 | Riverside | $63,150 | 590 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $62,400 | 110 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $61,110 | 590 | |
| 5 | Santa Maria | $61,110 | 150 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $59,920 | 120 | |
| 7 | Oxnard | $59,590 | 90 | |
| 8 | San Jose | $57,160 | 50 | |
| 9 | Visalia | $52,690 | 170 | |
| 10 | Stockton | $51,360 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Diego run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $61,880 buys what $55,899 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,899US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,880 a year, 13.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,020 to $92,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $74,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in San Diego, CA?
The median annual wage is $61,880, or $29.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $54,560, so pay in San Diego, CA is 13.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Diego, CA earns more than $92,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Santa Rosa, at $74,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in San Diego, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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