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Forest and Conservation Technicians is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Forest and Conservation Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-4071 |
| title | Forest and Conservation Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4071.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 31,080 |
| a mean | 56,660 |
| a median | 54,310 |
| a pct10 | 36,190 |
| a pct25 | 42,560 |
| a pct75 | 66,020 |
| a pct90 | 80,790 |
| h mean | 27 |
| h median | 26 |
The day-to-day work of a forest and conservation technicians typically centers on thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks. 5 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Critical Thinking, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.31 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working forest and conservation technicians, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (35.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 14% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Maryland at $67,450 and lowest in Kansas at $36,660 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (Maryland, Minnesota, California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania) average $61,720. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $67,450 | $65,780 | $47,620 | $75,590 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $63,540 | $63,340 | $39,560 | $84,220 | 670 |
| California | $60,880 | $63,140 | $39,560 | $89,960 | 6,440 |
| Louisiana | $58,820 | $62,140 | $43,980 | $88,410 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,910 | $58,110 | $40,890 | $75,420 | 380 |
| New York | $56,340 | $58,760 | $37,900 | $75,430 | 170 |
| Oregon | $55,810 | $58,970 | $39,560 | $80,500 | 2,750 |
| Alaska | $54,810 | $58,060 | $41,620 | $79,560 | 470 |
| Alabama | $54,310 | $55,300 | $37,600 | $74,420 | 180 |
| Arizona | $54,310 | $57,320 | $37,020 | $80,790 | 1,350 |
| Arkansas | $54,310 | $56,030 | $36,190 | $77,190 | 220 |
| Colorado | $54,310 | $57,340 | $39,560 | $78,320 | 1,230 |
| Idaho | $54,310 | $56,730 | $36,190 | $79,710 | 2,110 |
| Montana | $54,310 | $57,170 | $39,560 | $79,710 | 1,940 |
| Washington | $54,310 | $57,420 | $39,560 | $79,710 | 1,240 |
| Massachusetts | $53,960 | $53,960 | $49,770 | $59,780 | — |
| Michigan | $53,730 | $54,690 | $35,730 | $73,920 | 400 |
| Nevada | $53,350 | $53,670 | $35,480 | $77,810 | 760 |
| Nebraska | $53,250 | $55,010 | $40,890 | $70,660 | 70 |
| Wyoming | $53,250 | $53,150 | $36,190 | $77,190 | 590 |
| Wisconsin | $52,620 | $53,970 | $36,190 | $73,190 | 630 |
| Florida | $52,290 | $54,580 | $37,060 | $77,940 | 310 |
| South Dakota | $52,290 | $54,520 | $37,290 | $76,090 | 380 |
| Texas | $51,570 | $51,370 | $36,680 | $65,460 | 430 |
| Mississippi | $51,460 | $53,180 | $35,480 | $74,840 | 270 |
| West Virginia | $51,440 | $53,660 | $39,560 | $77,900 | 110 |
| Georgia | $48,880 | $56,620 | $30,050 | $83,320 | 270 |
| Vermont | $48,510 | $53,010 | $38,210 | $69,950 | 70 |
| Iowa | $48,280 | $49,440 | $32,800 | $66,000 | 440 |
| South Carolina | $48,260 | $53,600 | $38,310 | $80,450 | 200 |
| Hawaii | $47,810 | $51,070 | $36,860 | $66,020 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $47,370 | $48,480 | $29,500 | $64,110 | 430 |
| Missouri | $46,860 | $45,480 | $17,440 | $73,670 | 370 |
| Illinois | $45,570 | $47,650 | $26,390 | $70,530 | 960 |
| North Carolina | $45,570 | $49,860 | $37,960 | $70,660 | 740 |
| Ohio | $45,570 | $46,100 | $34,410 | $63,730 | 220 |
| North Dakota | $44,820 | $52,200 | $38,420 | $64,750 | — |
| Utah | $44,780 | $49,030 | $32,240 | $72,280 | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $44,700 | $52,470 | $39,960 | $75,380 | 70 |
| Virginia | $43,330 | $49,860 | $35,630 | $73,920 | 350 |
| Kentucky | $40,910 | $46,360 | $30,930 | $68,760 | 230 |
| Maine | $39,560 | $45,630 | $34,940 | $65,150 | 30 |
| Kansas | $36,660 | $42,810 | $31,200 | $64,100 | 170 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for forest and conservation technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Biological Science Aide or Conservation Agent frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Forest and Conservation Technicians compares to others in the 19 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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