How much does a forest and conservation technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $26.23 an hour or $4,547 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.23
- Average (mean)
- $59,060
- Jobs
- 30,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| Median | $54,560 | $26.23 | |
| 75th | $68,600 | $32.98 | |
| 90th | $83,630 | $40.21 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| North Dakota | $68,600 |
| Alaska | $68,160 |
| Maryland | $64,980 |
| Wisconsin | $62,700 |
| Louisiana | $59,370 |
| Minnesota | $58,990 |
| California | $58,120 |
| New York | $58,030 |
| Colorado | $57,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,370 |
| Alabama | $56,720 |
| Arizona | $56,660 |
| Massachusetts | $56,480 |
| Oregon | $55,910 |
| South Carolina | $55,910 |
| South Dakota | $54,770 |
| West Virginia | $54,600 |
| Nevada | $54,230 |
| Vermont | $54,160 |
| Washington | $54,160 |
| Oklahoma | $53,930 |
| Arkansas | $53,290 |
| Idaho | $53,290 |
| Wyoming | $53,290 |
| New Mexico | $53,000 |
| Illinois | $52,790 |
| Florida | $52,420 |
| Mississippi | $52,420 |
| Montana | $52,420 |
| Texas | $52,200 |
| Iowa | $52,000 |
| Nebraska | $51,630 |
| New Hampshire | $51,630 |
| Georgia | $50,710 |
| Hawaii | $50,040 |
| Virginia | $49,960 |
| Ohio | $48,840 |
| Indiana | $48,660 |
| North Carolina | $48,360 |
| Tennessee | $47,940 |
| Utah | $47,940 |
| Michigan | $45,760 |
| Kentucky | $43,660 |
| Kansas | $41,660 |
| Missouri | $33,920 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $87,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,410 |
| Carson City, NV | $67,040 |
| Washington, DC | $66,930 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $65,690 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $65,670 |
| Augusta, GA | $64,940 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,440 |
| Asheville, NC | $64,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,820 |
| Boulder, CO | $63,650 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,300 |
| Alexandria, LA | $63,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,150 |
| Charleston, SC | $63,040 |
In other countries
Forest and Conservation Technician belongs to the international group "Forestry technicians".
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- Hydrologic Technician$64,790
- Nuclear Technician$110,200
- Social Science Research Assistant$61,990
- Forensic Science Technician$72,060
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $26.23 ($54,560 a year).
How much does a forest and conservation technician make a month?
About $4,547 a month before tax, based on a median of $54,560 a year.
How much does a forest and conservation technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,330 or less a year ($19.39 an hour); the top 10% make $83,630 or more.
Which state pays forest and conservation technicians the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $68,600 a year, followed by Alaska ($68,160) and Maryland ($64,980).
Which city pays forest and conservation technicians the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $87,500 a year.
How many forest and conservation technicians are there in the United States?
About 30,410 people work as forest and conservation technicians.
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.