Forest and Conservation Technicians
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,940 | $22.57 | ||
| Alaska | 450 | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| Arizona | 1,330 | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| Arkansas | 280 | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| California | 6,190 | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| Colorado | 1,120 | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| Florida | 260 | $47,090 | $22.64 | |
| Georgia | 290 | $49,850 | $23.97 | |
| Hawaii | 160 | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| Idaho | 2,030 | $40,620 | $19.53 | |
| Illinois | $51,440 | $24.73 | ||
| Indiana | 120 | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| Iowa | 420 | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| Kansas | 280 | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| Kentucky | 300 | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| Louisiana | 120 | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| Maryland | 40 | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| Massachusetts | 100 | $54,840 | $26.36 | |
| Michigan | 410 | $43,000 | $20.67 | |
| Minnesota | 770 | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| Mississippi | 190 | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| Missouri | 320 | $40,590 | $19.52 | |
| Montana | 2,050 | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| Nebraska | 100 | $43,440 | $20.89 | |
| Nevada | 580 | $43,410 | $20.87 | |
| New Hampshire | 100 | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| New Jersey | 80 | $40,530 | $19.49 | |
| New Mexico | 950 | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| New York | 160 | $54,590 | $26.25 | |
| North Carolina | 660 | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| North Dakota | 190 | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| Ohio | 270 | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Oregon | 2,540 | $43,710 | $21.02 | |
| Pennsylvania | $48,010 | $23.08 | ||
| South Carolina | 260 | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| South Dakota | $41,670 | $20.03 | ||
| Tennessee | 410 | $40,550 | $19.50 | |
| Texas | 660 | $42,670 | $20.52 | |
| Utah | 1,190 | $37,490 | $18.03 | |
| Vermont | 50 | $44,850 | $21.56 | |
| Virginia | 370 | $41,380 | $19.89 | |
| Washington | 1,070 | $42,420 | $20.39 | |
| West Virginia | 100 | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| Wisconsin | 680 | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| Wyoming | 620 | $39,620 | $19.05 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage and develop forest areas for economic, recreational, and ecological purposes. Includes instruction in forest-related sciences, mapping, statistics, harvesting and production technology, natural resources management and economics, wildlife sciences, administration, and public relations.
A program that focuses on the application of forestry principles to the production, harvesting, and processing of forest resources and that prepares individuals to perform associated technical and managerial functions. Includes instruction in forest production and utilization, industrial forestry, agroforestry, transplantation, timber harvesting, selection and identification of trees, processing technologies and systems, equipment operations and maintenance, and related management skills.
A program that prepares individuals to assist foresters in the management and production of forest resources. Includes instruction in woods and field skills, tree identification, timber measurement, logging and timber harvesting, forest propagation and regeneration, forest fire-fighting, resource management, equipment operation and maintenance, record-keeping, sales and purchasing operations, and personnel supervision.
Any program in forestry not listed above.
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$43,420 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as forest and conservation technicians.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 14%
- College dropout 24%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 31%
- Master’s degree 11%
- Doctorate degree 4%
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