The average salary for a forest and conservation technician in the United States is $54,260, but the range typically falls between $40,540 and $63,810. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $26.09, with a range between $19.49 and $30.68.
There are approximately 28,740 people employed as a forest and conservation technician in the United States. With California, Oregon, Idaho employing the highest number of forest and conservation technicians.The state with the best pay for a forest and conservation technician is Maryland, with an average annual salary of $62,310, while Kansas has the lowest average annual salary of $42,210.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,570 | $16.62 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,540 | $19.49 |
| Median | $51,880 | $24.94 |
| 75th Percentile | $63,810 | $30.68 |
| 90th Percentile | $78,420 | $37.7 |
The salary of a forest and conservation technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a forest and conservation technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for forest and conservation technicians are Maryland, California, Louisiana, Oregon, Missouri while the worst states are Kansas, Kentucky, Georgia, Texas, New Hampshire.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,560 | $53,430 | $69,680 |
| Alaska | $41,550 | $55,510 | $75,110 |
| Arizona | $34,570 | $54,050 | $76,790 |
| Arkansas | $34,570 | $52,440 | $73,380 |
| California | $37,690 | $60,780 | $85,570 |
| Colorado | $37,320 | $54,590 | $77,850 |
| Florida | $35,900 | $53,880 | $78,310 |
| Georgia | $24,700 | $47,880 | $77,560 |
| Hawaii | $30,790 | $46,050 | $64,750 |
| Idaho | $34,570 | $54,880 | $77,980 |
| Illinois | $28,790 | $48,210 | $67,180 |
| Indiana | $37,520 | $49,260 | $59,960 |
| Iowa | $33,980 | $48,040 | $64,080 |
| Kansas | $26,000 | $42,210 | $61,570 |
| Kentucky | $25,680 | $42,630 | $64,540 |
| Louisiana | $38,940 | $60,920 | $88,590 |
| Maine | $37,330 | $51,920 | $80,780 |
| Maryland | $46,570 | $62,310 | $83,490 |
| Massachusetts | $32,110 | $48,330 | $67,600 |
| Michigan | $34,570 | $52,110 | $73,200 |
| Minnesota | $37,690 | $54,540 | $71,050 |
| Mississippi | $33,900 | $51,840 | $74,090 |
| Missouri | $38,230 | $56,250 | $77,360 |
| Montana | $34,570 | $54,400 | $76,790 |
| Nebraska | $35,550 | $50,650 | $68,160 |
| Nevada | $33,900 | $50,860 | $76,070 |
| New Hampshire | $34,570 | $46,980 | $74,240 |
| New Jersey | $39,370 | $50,820 | $64,580 |
| New Mexico | $34,570 | $53,830 | $76,790 |
| New York | $37,690 | $56,440 | $72,490 |
| North Carolina | $36,500 | $49,370 | $71,340 |
| North Dakota | $37,440 | $44,740 | $57,570 |
| Ohio | $27,040 | $44,690 | $65,440 |
| Oklahoma | $38,480 | $50,610 | $62,820 |
| Oregon | $37,690 | $57,650 | $80,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,370 | $54,640 | $70,430 |
| South Carolina | $34,570 | $54,060 | $78,500 |
| South Dakota | $37,690 | $51,450 | $73,200 |
| Tennessee | $28,860 | $44,120 | $60,300 |
| Texas | $36,130 | $45,140 | $60,670 |
| Utah | $30,140 | $47,430 | $71,930 |
| Vermont | $37,460 | $48,380 | $64,730 |
| Virginia | $34,570 | $50,320 | $72,400 |
| Washington | $37,690 | $56,230 | $78,440 |
| West Virginia | $34,570 | $51,350 | $73,380 |
| Wisconsin | $34,570 | $53,240 | $69,700 |
| Wyoming | $34,570 | $50,830 | $73,740 |
Even between cities, the salary of a forest and conservation technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for forest and conservation technicians is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $75,010.The city with the lowest average salary for forest and conservation technicians is Knoxville, TN with an average salary of $36,720.
Areas with highest average salaries for forest and conservation technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for forest and conservation technicians
The number of forest and conservation technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of forest and conservation technicians has decreased by -1,410. On average, the number of forest and conservation technicians has been increasing by -1.2% each year. The salary of forest and conservation technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of forest and conservation technicians has increased by $11,480. On average, the salary of forest and conservation technicians has been increasing by 6.7% each year.
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