|Quick Facts: Forest and Conservation Technicians|
|2010 Median Pay||
$33,390 per year
$16.05 per hour
|Entry-Level Education||Associate’s degree|
|Work Experience in a Related Occupation||None|
|Number of Jobs, 2010||36,500|
|Job Outlook, 2010-20||-1% (Little or no change)|
|Employment Change, 2010-20||-400|
Forest and conservation technicians measure and improve the quality of forests, rangeland, and other natural areas.
Forest and conservation technicians typically work outdoors, sometimes in remote locations.
Forest and conservation technicians typically need an associate’s degree in a forest technology or technician program or in a related field. Employers look for technicians who have a degree that is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
The median annual wage of forest and conservation technicians was $33,390 in May 2010.
Employment of forest and conservation technicians is expected to experience little or no change from 2010 to 2020. Heightened demand for American timber and wood pellets will help increase overall job prospects for forest and conservation technicians.
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