Forest and Conservation Technicians

Occupation

$54,310
National Median Salary
$26.11
Median Hourly Wage
31,080
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$36,190
$42,560
$54,310
$66,020
$80,790

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+54.0%
10 Year Change
$35,260
2014 Median
$54,310
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Forest and Conservation Technicians

Industry Annual Median Employment
Natural Gas Distribution $103,470 190
Utilities $101,150 260
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $84,200 70
Hydroelectric Power Generation $84,200 50
Logging $62,680 —

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Top Paying States for Forest and Conservation Technicians

State Annual Median Employment
Maryland $67,450 110
Minnesota $63,540 670
California $60,880 6,440
Louisiana $58,820 230
Pennsylvania $57,910 380

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Natural Gas Distribution Utilities Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Hydroelectric Power Generation Logging Forestry and Logging Administrative and Support Services Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Employment Services Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services