Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for forest and conservation technicians is $28.36 an hour ($58,990 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.

$28.36Median hourly pay
$50,630–$70,160Middle half of workers, yearly
580People in this job in Minnesota

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($54,560). Minnesota ranks 6th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for forest and conservation technicians in Minnesota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.57$44,870
25% of workers$24.34$50,630
Half of workers (median)$28.36$58,990
75% of workers$33.73$70,160
90% of workers$39.10$81,320

Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$64,440130

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.