Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in California
Forest and Conservation Technicians in California earn a median of $58,120 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($54,560)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 6,640
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,680; the top 10% earn over $91,480. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $83,630.
States ranked near California
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- Police Identification and Records Officers$124,840 median in California (broader BLS group)
Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in California
How much do forest and conservation technicians make in California?
The median is $58,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,680 and the top 10% earn over $91,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for forest and conservation technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 45 (+7% vs. the national median of $54,560). Living costs are not included.