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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in California

In California, forest and conservation technicians earn a median of $60,880 per year.

Median (California)
$60,880
Bottom 10%
$39,560
Top 10%
$89,960
Employed in California
6,440

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, forest and conservation technicians earn a median of $60,880 — 12% above the national median of $54,310. Locally the range runs $39,560 to $89,960. About 6,440 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #3 of 44 states for forest and conservation technicians pay — roughly the 95th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Maryland, $67,450) by 11%. State employment of about 6,440 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$54,310
US bottom 10%
$36,190
US top 10%
$80,790

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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