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Forest and Conservation Technicians — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$54,560
United States, 2025
Employment
30,410
United States, 2025
Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job Zone 3
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
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.
- O*NET code
- 19-4071.00
- Job zone
- 3
- Experience required
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Typical tasks
- Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
- Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
- Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
- Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
- Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
- Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.
- Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
- Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$40,330
25th percentile
$47,360
75th percentile
$68,600
90th percentile
$83,630
Most important skills
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Active Listening3.8
- Reading Comprehension3.4
- Judgment and Decision Making3.3
- Speaking3.3
- Time Management3.3
- Monitoring3.1
- Coordination3.1
- Instructing3.1
- Social Perceptiveness3.1
- Service Orientation3.0
- Writing3.0
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Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 16 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
16
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Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.8 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.4 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Speaking | 3.3 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.3 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Time Management | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Coordination | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Instructing | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Writing | 3.0 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Forest and Conservation TechniciansHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $87,500 | 50 | 2025 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $74,410 | 90 | 2025 |
| ND | $68,600 | 160 | 2025 |
| AK | $68,160 | 500 | 2025 |
| Carson City, NV | $67,040 | 160 | 2025 |
| Washington, DC | $66,930 | 100 | 2025 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $65,690 | 150 | 2025 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $65,670 | 30 | 2025 |
| MD | $64,980 | 130 | 2025 |
| Augusta, GA | $64,940 | 50 | 2025 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,440 | 130 | 2025 |
| Asheville, NC | $64,000 | 40 | 2025 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,820 | 50 | 2025 |
| Boulder, CO | $63,650 | 50 | 2025 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,300 | 180 | 2025 |
| Alexandria, LA | $63,270 | 50 | 2025 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,150 | 590 | 2025 |
| Charleston, SC | $63,040 | 30 | 2025 |
| WI | $62,700 | 620 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,400 | 110 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.