Forest and Conservation Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$54,560/yr
Typical range
$47,360 – $68,600
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Forest and Conservation Technicians does
Forest and conservation technicians help protect natural resources by monitoring wildlife, preventing forest fires, and managing forests and parks. They conduct field surveys, maintain trails, and support conservation projects.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
- Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
- Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
- Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr
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