SOC 194071

Forest and Conservation Technicians

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats. Excludes "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031) and "Foresters" (19-1032).

National Median

$54,310

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$54,310

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,190

Experienced (90th pct)

$80,790

Total Employed

31,080

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,190 - $42,560
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$42,560 - $66,020
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$66,020 - $80,790

Highest Paying Locations for Forest and Conservation Technicians

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$70,720

+30.2% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$70,220

+29.3% vs national

Maryland

$67,450

+24.2% vs national

Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

$67,140

+23.6% vs national

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

$66,020

+21.6% vs national

Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$70,720	90
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$70,220	80
Maryland	$67,450	110
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$67,140	150
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$66,020	590
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$66,020	600
Asheville, NC	$65,960	50
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$65,670	160
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$65,450	140
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$65,230	130
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$65,060	340
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$64,950	30
Baton Rouge, LA	$64,830	90
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$64,580	40
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$64,110	40
Salinas, CA	$64,020	120
Carson City, NV	$63,750	160
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area	$63,730	40
Tallahassee, FL	$63,730	40
Minnesota	$63,540	670
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$62,680	120
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$62,570	280
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$62,480	220
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$61,940	80
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$61,130	100
California	$60,880	6,440
Colorado Springs, CO	$60,550	80
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$60,490	130
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$60,380	260
Jackson, MS	$59,540	80
Bend, OR	$59,360	440
Bozeman, MT	$59,360	120
Missoula, MT	$59,360	380
Helena, MT	$59,360	180
Grants Pass, OR	$59,360	80
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$59,130	30
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$58,990	170
Louisiana	$58,820	230
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$58,660	1,260
Chico, CA	$58,660	150
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$58,660	610
Alexandria, LA	$58,650	50
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$58,570	30
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$58,430	N/A
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$57,910	40
Pennsylvania	$57,910	380
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$57,740	70
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$57,320	30
Johnson City, TN	$57,320	40
Salem, OR	$57,050	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Forest and Conservation Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Forest and Conservation Technicians is $54,310, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Forest and Conservation Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Forest and Conservation Technicianss is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median salary of $70,720.

How much can an experienced Forest and Conservation Technicians make?

Top-earning Forest and Conservation Technicianss (90th percentile) make $80,790 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.