Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for forest and conservation technicians is $25.38 an hour ($52,790 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($54,560). Illinois ranks 26th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for forest and conservation technicians in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.77 | $36,950 |
| 25% of workers | $19.61 | $40,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.38 | $52,790 |
| 75% of workers | $32.00 | $66,550 |
| 90% of workers | $35.76 | $74,390 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $49,630 | 380 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for forest and conservation technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -2.1% over ten years, declining · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
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