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.
Common Job Titles
- Forest Technician
- Forestry Aide
- Forestry Technician (Forestry Tech)
- Resource Technician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Forest and Conservation Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
31,080
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $36,190. 25th percentile: U.S. $42,560. 50th percentile: U.S. $54,310. 75th percentile: U.S. $66,020. 90th percentile: U.S. $80,790. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $36,190 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $80,790 |
| Workers on average earn | $56,660 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Public Safety and Security3.8/5
- English Language3.7/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
- Law and Government3.4/5
- Geography3.4/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Allegro Landmark
- Assisi Compiler
- Assisi Forest
- Assisi Inventory
- Atterbury Consultants SuperAce
- Autodesk AutoCAD LT
- Ben Meadows Yeoman Expedition
- Computer aided design CAD software
Tools & Equipment
- Aerial bucket trucks
- Airboats
- All terrain vehicles ATV
- Altimeters
- Amphibious excavators
- Aquatic weed harvesters
- Axes
- Backhoes