How much does a forest and conservation technician make in Denver?
$61,820a year
Median yearly pay for forest and conservation technicians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $29.72 an hour or $5,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.72
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 94
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,690Median: $61,820Highest 10%: $91,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 25th | $53,460 | $25.70 | |
| Median | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 75th | $80,030 | $38.48 | |
| 90th | $91,100 | $43.80 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for forest and conservation technicians.
| Boulder, CO | $63,650 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,590 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $58,450 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation technician make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $29.72 ($61,820 a year).
Do forest and conservation technicians make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $61,820 against $54,560 nationally, 13% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $57,550, so Denver pays 7% more.
Where does Denver rank for forest and conservation technician pay?
18 of 94 metro areas with data.
How much does a forest and conservation technician make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,100 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.