The salary statistics and trend of forest and conservation technicians in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare forest and conservation technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,160 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $44,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $57,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for forest and conservation technicians in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) forest and conservation technicians is $57,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,160. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent forest and conservation technicians is $25,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of forest and conservation technicians in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,160 | -0.56% | 1.76% |
| 2016 | $34,350 | -5.47% | - |
| 2015 | $36,230 | 2.13% | - |
| 2014 | $35,460 | 0.68% | - |
| 2013 | $35,220 | 4.71% | - |
| 2012 | $33,560 | - | - |
The average salaries of forest and conservation technicians in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of forest and conservation technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |