Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$54,310
↑ 19.4% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Forest and Conservation Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Forest and Conservation Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 19.4% since 2019 ($45,500 → $54,310)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $54,310
🦠COVID impact: Salary dropped 14.4% from 2019 to 2020 during the pandemic downturn.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,310 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $51,880 | +25.0% |
| 2022 | $41,520 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $39,290 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $38,940 | -14.4% |
| 2019 | $45,500 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.