SOC 19-4071 · May 2025 · United States
Forest and Conservation Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians across the United States is $54,560 per year, measured over 30,410 jobs. The highest state median is in North Dakota, at $68,600.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Forest and Conservation Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 102.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. North Dakota pays $68,600 and Missouri pays $33,920.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $68,600 | 160 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $68,160 | 500 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $64,980 | 130 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $62,700 | 620 | |
| 5 | Louisiana | $59,370 | 210 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $58,990 | 580 | |
| 7 | California | $58,120 | 6,640 | |
| 8 | New York | $58,030 | 190 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $57,550 | 1,040 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $57,370 | 420 |
States with the most Forest and Conservation Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,640 | $58,120 | |
| 2 | Oregon | 2,530 | $55,910 | |
| 3 | Idaho | 2,020 | $53,290 | |
| 4 | Montana | 1,760 | $52,420 | |
| 5 | Arizona | 1,310 | $56,660 | |
| 6 | Washington | 1,160 | $54,160 | |
| 7 | Utah | 1,140 | $47,940 | |
| 8 | Colorado | 1,040 | $57,550 | |
| 9 | New Mexico | 880 | $53,000 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 820 | $52,790 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge | $87,500 | 50 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa | $74,410 | 90 |
| 3 | Carson City | $67,040 | 160 |
| 4 | Washington | $66,930 | 100 |
| 5 | Phoenix | $65,690 | 150 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | $65,670 | 30 |
| 7 | Augusta | $64,940 | 50 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | $64,440 | 130 |
| 9 | Asheville | $64,000 | 40 |
| 10 | Harrisburg | $63,820 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.