Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for forest and conservation technicians is $54,560 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,920 in Missouri to $68,600 in North Dakota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,330
- 25th percentile
- $47,360
- Median
- $54,560
- 75th percentile
- $68,600
- Top 10%
- $83,630
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 30,410 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $68,600 | +26% | $44,950 | $71,120 | 160 |
| 2 | Alaska | $68,160 | +25% | $50,290 | $97,820 | 500 |
| 3 | Maryland | $64,980 | +19% | $46,780 | $78,540 | 130 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $62,700 | +15% | $41,600 | $81,280 | 620 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $59,370 | +9% | $43,660 | $89,510 | 210 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $58,990 | +8% | $44,870 | $81,320 | 580 |
| 7 | California | $58,120 | +7% | $43,680 | $91,480 | 6,640 |
| 8 | New York | $58,030 | +6% | $39,040 | $78,370 | 190 |
| 9 | Colorado | $57,550 | +5% | $44,950 | $84,150 | 1,040 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $57,370 | +5% | $44,950 | $76,940 | 420 |
| 11 | Alabama | $56,720 | +4% | $41,260 | $76,160 | 180 |
| 12 | Arizona | $56,660 | +4% | $43,660 | $81,720 | 1,310 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $56,480 | +4% | $51,730 | $72,130 | Not published |
| 14 | Oregon | $55,910 | +2% | $43,660 | $82,990 | 2,530 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $55,910 | +2% | $40,800 | $84,120 | 180 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $54,770 | 0% | $43,530 | $82,990 | 350 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $54,600 | 0% | $40,330 | $83,780 | 100 |
| 18 | Nevada | $54,230 | −1% | $35,930 | $89,340 | 750 |
| 19 | Vermont | $54,160 | −1% | $41,660 | $84,120 | 50 |
| 20 | Washington | $54,160 | −1% | $44,950 | $82,530 | 1,160 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $53,930 | −1% | $38,880 | $76,400 | 130 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $53,290 | −2% | $40,330 | $80,750 | 310 |
| 23 | Idaho | $53,290 | −2% | $43,660 | $84,120 | 2,020 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $53,290 | −2% | $43,660 | $84,800 | 560 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $53,000 | −3% | $43,660 | $82,560 | 880 |
| 26 | Illinois | $52,790 | −3% | $36,950 | $74,390 | 820 |
| 27 | Florida | $52,420 | −4% | $33,760 | $80,750 | 380 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $52,420 | −4% | $39,790 | $78,500 | 250 |
| 29 | Montana | $52,420 | −4% | $41,660 | $80,540 | 1,760 |
| 30 | Texas | $52,200 | −4% | $41,780 | $66,710 | 600 |
| 31 | Iowa | $52,000 | −5% | $35,960 | $67,970 | 380 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $51,630 | −5% | $45,260 | $78,460 | 100 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $51,630 | −5% | $41,660 | $86,360 | 60 |
| 34 | Georgia | $50,710 | −7% | $36,440 | $77,540 | 230 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $50,040 | −8% | $40,800 | $73,020 | 140 |
| 36 | Virginia | $49,960 | −8% | $38,660 | $75,130 | 380 |
| 37 | Ohio | $48,840 | −10% | $37,080 | $64,860 | 230 |
| 38 | Indiana | $48,660 | −11% | $34,190 | $74,010 | 150 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $48,360 | −11% | $39,100 | $71,410 | 650 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $47,940 | −12% | $41,660 | $68,140 | 390 |
| 41 | Utah | $47,940 | −12% | $32,530 | $79,310 | 1,140 |
| 42 | Michigan | $45,760 | −16% | $35,360 | $73,630 | 560 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $43,660 | −20% | $31,770 | $70,580 | 240 |
| 44 | Kansas | $41,660 | −24% | $31,260 | $70,080 | 170 |
| 45 | Missouri | $33,920 | −38% | $31,200 | $66,080 | 600 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Forest and Conservation Technicians salary questions
Which state pays forest and conservation technicians the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $68,600 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $54,560). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays forest and conservation technicians the least?
Missouri, with a median of $33,920 a year (−38% vs. national).
Where do most forest and conservation technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 6,640, with a median of $58,120.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.