Forest and Conservation Technicians
Is forest and conservation technicians a good career?
It scores 10/100 and ranks #705 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Tracked in official BLS wage and projection data, so the numbers here are verifiable
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($54,560 vs $61,390)
- Employment is projected to decline (-3.2% through 2034)
What forest and conservation technicians earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. forest and conservation technicians earn between $47,360 and $68,600 a year.
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- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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How much do forest and conservation technicians make?
The national median wage is $54,560 a year, with the middle half earning between $47,360 and $68,600 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is forest and conservation technicians a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 10 of 100 and ranks #705 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change -3.2% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a forest and conservation technician?
The typical entry-level education is associate's degree.
Where do forest and conservation technicians earn the most?
Among states, North Dakota pays the highest median ($68,600). Local pay for every state and metro is below.