Forest and Conservation Technicians
Role Overview
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).
Recommended Majors
Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $67,450 |
| Minnesota | $63,540 |
| California | $60,880 |
| Louisiana | $58,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,910 |
| New York | $56,340 |
| Oregon | $55,810 |
| Alaska | $54,810 |
| Colorado | $54,310 |
| Alabama | $54,310 |
| Washington | $54,310 |
| Montana | $54,310 |
| Arizona | $54,310 |
| Idaho | $54,310 |
| Arkansas | $54,310 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the job outlook for this career?
Projected growth and annual openings are from BLS Employment Projections. Use the sidebar for median salary and growth rate.
How does salary vary by state?
See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.
Median Annual Salary
$54,310
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-3.2%
Avg. annual openings
3.9k
Market Insight
Explore salary and growth data to understand demand and earning potential for this role.
Career Roadmap
Download our step-by-step guide to becoming a :Forest and Conservation Technicians.
Download GuideJob Alerts
Get notified when new :Forest and Conservation Technicians roles are posted.