Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $54,560 · Median hourly: $26.23 · Employment: 30,410
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,330 | $19.39 |
| 25th | $47,360 | $22.77 |
| Median | $54,560 | $26.23 |
| 75th | $68,600 | $32.98 |
| 90th | $83,630 | $40.21 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-4071
- Total U.S. employment: 30,410
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $59,060 sits 8.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
At $26.23 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $54,558 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $54,560.
Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $56,720 | $27.27 | +4.0% | 180 |
| Alaska | $68,160 | $32.77 | +24.9% | 500 |
| Arizona | $56,660 | $27.24 | +3.8% | 1,310 |
| Arkansas | $53,290 | $25.62 | -2.3% | 310 |
| California | $58,120 | $27.94 | +6.5% | 6,640 |
| Colorado | $57,550 | $27.67 | +5.5% | 1,040 |
| Florida | $52,420 | $25.20 | -3.9% | 380 |
| Georgia | $50,710 | $24.38 | -7.1% | 230 |
| Hawaii | $50,040 | $24.06 | -8.3% | 140 |
| Idaho | $53,290 | $25.62 | -2.3% | 2,020 |
| Illinois | $52,790 | $25.38 | -3.2% | 820 |
| Indiana | $48,660 | $23.39 | -10.8% | 150 |
| Iowa | $52,000 | $25.00 | -4.7% | 380 |
| Kansas | $41,660 | $20.03 | -23.6% | 170 |
| Kentucky | $43,660 | $20.99 | -20.0% | 240 |
| Louisiana | $59,370 | $28.55 | +8.8% | 210 |
| Maryland | $64,980 | $31.24 | +19.1% | 130 |
| Massachusetts | $56,480 | $27.15 | +3.5% | 0 |
| Michigan | $45,760 | $22.00 | -16.1% | 560 |
| Minnesota | $58,990 | $28.36 | +8.1% | 580 |
| Mississippi | $52,420 | $25.20 | -3.9% | 250 |
| Missouri | $33,920 | $16.31 | -37.8% | 600 |
| Montana | $52,420 | $25.20 | -3.9% | 1,760 |
| Nebraska | $51,630 | $24.82 | -5.4% | 100 |
| Nevada | $54,230 | $26.07 | -0.6% | 750 |
| New Hampshire | $51,630 | $24.82 | -5.4% | 60 |
| New Mexico | $53,000 | $25.48 | -2.9% | 880 |
| New York | $58,030 | $27.90 | +6.4% | 190 |
| North Carolina | $48,360 | $23.25 | -11.4% | 650 |
| North Dakota | $68,600 | $32.98 | +25.7% | 160 |
| Ohio | $48,840 | $23.48 | -10.5% | 230 |
| Oklahoma | $53,930 | $25.93 | -1.2% | 130 |
| Oregon | $55,910 | $26.88 | +2.5% | 2,530 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,370 | $27.58 | +5.2% | 420 |
| South Carolina | $55,910 | $26.88 | +2.5% | 180 |
| South Dakota | $54,770 | $26.33 | +0.4% | 350 |
| Tennessee | $47,940 | $23.05 | -12.1% | 390 |
| Texas | $52,200 | $25.10 | -4.3% | 600 |
| Utah | $47,940 | $23.05 | -12.1% | 1,140 |
| Vermont | $54,160 | $26.04 | -0.7% | 50 |
| Virginia | $49,960 | $24.02 | -8.4% | 380 |
| Washington | $54,160 | $26.04 | -0.7% | 1,160 |
| West Virginia | $54,600 | $26.25 | +0.1% | 100 |
| Wisconsin | $62,700 | $30.14 | +14.9% | 620 |
| Wyoming | $53,290 | $25.62 | -2.3% | 560 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for forest and conservation technicians?
The median annual wage for forest and conservation technicians is $54,560 ($26.23 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays forest and conservation technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many forest and conservation technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 30,410 forest and conservation technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do forest and conservation technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.23. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.