How much does a forest and conservation technician make in Illinois?
$52,790a year
Median yearly pay for forest and conservation technicians in Illinois. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,950Median: $52,790Highest 10%: $74,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| Median | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $66,550 | $32.00 | |
| 90th | $74,390 | $35.76 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $49,630 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forest and conservation technicians.
| 23. Idaho | $53,290 |
| 24. Wyoming | $53,290 |
| 25. New Mexico | $53,000 |
| 26. Illinois | $52,790 |
| 27. Florida | $52,420 |
| 28. Mississippi | $52,420 |
| 29. Montana | $52,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest and conservation technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $25.38 ($52,790 a year).
Do forest and conservation technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $52,790 against $54,560 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for forest and conservation technician pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays forest and conservation technicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $49,630 a year.
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.