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  1. Occupations
  2. Forest and Conservation Technicians

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.

SOC: 19-4071.00

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.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Facebook
  • 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 & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Aerial bucket trucks
  • Airboats
  • All terrain vehicles ATV
  • Altimeters
  • Amphibious excavators
  • Aquatic weed harvesters
  • Axes
  • Backhoes
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Foresters 19-1032.00
  • Range Managers 19-1031.02
  • Forest and Conservation Workers 45-4011.00
  • Conservation Scientists 19-1031.00
  • Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 33-2022.00

Moderately Similar

  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers 45-1011.00
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 19-2041.00
  • Agricultural Technicians 19-4012.00
  • Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 19-4042.00
  • Precision Agriculture Technicians 19-4012.01

Related

  • Environmental Restoration Planners 19-2041.02
  • Soil and Plant Scientists 19-1013.00
  • Agricultural Engineers 17-2021.00
  • Industrial Ecologists 19-2041.03
  • First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 37-1012.00
  • Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians 17-3025.00
  • Environmental Compliance Inspectors 13-1041.01
  • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 19-5011.00
  • Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers 11-9013.00
  • Water Resource Specialists 11-9121.02

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificationNRCS Fundamentals of Conservation & Sustainability in AgricultureIssuer: ICEV
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental Science ProgramIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeForestryIssuer: Alabama A&M University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEnvironmental ScienceIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Doctoral DegreeWildlife Sciences — PhDIssuer: Auburn University
  • Master's DegreeWildlife Sciences — MSIssuer: Auburn University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateRestoration Ecology — Graduate CertificateIssuer: Auburn University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateOne Health — Graduate CertificateIssuer: Auburn University
  • Master's DegreeNatural Resources — MSIssuer: Auburn University
  • Master's DegreeNatural Resources — MNRIssuer: Auburn University