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 TechnicianForestry AideForestry 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

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
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

ESRI ArcGIS softwareFacebookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Technology Skills

Allegro LandmarkAssisi CompilerAssisi ForestAssisi InventoryAtterbury Consultants SuperAceAutodesk AutoCAD LTBen Meadows Yeoman ExpeditionComputer aided design CAD software

Tools & Equipment

Aerial bucket trucksAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAltimetersAmphibious excavatorsAquatic weed harvestersAxesBackhoes