Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Illinois
Forest and Conservation Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $52,790 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($54,560)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,950; the top 10% earn over $74,390. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $83,630.
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How much do forest and conservation technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $52,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,950 and the top 10% earn over $74,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for forest and conservation technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 45 (−3% vs. the national median of $54,560). Living costs are not included.