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SOC 19-4071·Life, Physical & Social Science
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Median wage
$57,874
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How pay grows with experience
Forest and Conservation Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $44,947 |
| Median (typical) | $57,874 |
| Experienced | $68,062 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Forest and Conservation Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $68,453 |
| North Country | $61,393 |
| Mohawk Valley | $60,160 |
| Capital Region | $57,874 |
| Western New York | $56,580 |
| Southern Tier | $55,997 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Forest and Conservation Technicians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Chemical Technicians$59,292 median (+$1,418) · +1.1% by 2032
- Biological Technicians$60,349 median (+$2,474) · +12.6% by 2032
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,992 median (+$3,117) · +14.9% by 2032
- Social Science Research Assistants$61,745 median (+$3,870) · +11.7% by 2032
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63,981 median (+$6,107) · +14.4% by 2032
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,199 median (+$6,324) · +15.6% by 2032
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