Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for forest and conservation technicians is $22.00 an hour ($45,760 a year). About 560 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($54,560). Michigan ranks 42nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for forest and conservation technicians in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.00 | $35,360 |
| 25% of workers | $19.00 | $39,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| 75% of workers | $28.36 | $58,990 |
| 90% of workers | $35.40 | $73,630 |
Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing | $52,840 | 30 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $35,360 | 0 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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|---|---|
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