Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary
The median forest and conservation technicians salary in the United States is $54,560 per year ($26.23/hour). Salaries range from $40,330 at the entry level to $83,630+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 30,410 forest and conservation technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 3.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$54,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.23
per hour
Employment
30,410
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$40,330
25th percentile
$47,360
Median
$54,560
75th percentile
$68,600
90th percentile
$83,630
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-3.2%
Decline
Annual Openings
3,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary by State
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$34K$69K■ No data
Top Paying States
North Dakota
$69K
+26%
Alaska
$68K
+25%
Maryland
$65K
+19%
Wisconsin
$63K
+15%
Louisiana
$59K
+9%
Minnesota
$59K
+8%
California
$58K
+7%
New York
$58K
+6%
Colorado
$58K
+5%
Pennsylvania
$57K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $68,600 | +25.7% |
| Alaska | $68,160 | +24.9% |
| Maryland | $64,980 | +19.1% |
| Wisconsin | $62,700 | +14.9% |
| Louisiana | $59,370 | +8.8% |
| Minnesota | $58,990 | +8.1% |
| California | $58,120 | +6.5% |
| New York | $58,030 | +6.4% |
| Colorado | $57,550 | +5.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $57,370 | +5.2% |
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Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $87,500 | +60.4% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $74,410 | +36.4% |
| Carson City, NV | $67,040 | +22.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $66,930 | +22.7% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $65,690 | +20.4% |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $65,670 | +20.4% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $64,940 | +19.0% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $64,440 | +18.1% |
| Asheville, NC | $64,000 | +17.3% |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $63,820 | +17.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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