Careers · Forest and Conservation Technicians · Colorado
Forest and Conservation Technicians in Colorado
Forest and Conservation Technicians provide hands-on technical support for managing forests, soil, water, and other natural resources. They work under the direction of foresters, collecting data about forest conditions, training workers in forest care and fire prevention, and conducting field surveys In Colorado the median pay is $57,550 a year, 5% above the national median of $54,560.
$57,550median pay in Colorado, per year
$49,520–$71,410middle half earn
1,040employed in Colorado
$54,560U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Colorado
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Colorado or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementGeography
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Forest and Conservation Technicians.
Licenses and training in Colorado
Forest and Conservation Technicians pay in other states
North Dakota · $68,600Alaska · $68,160Maryland · $64,980Wisconsin · $62,700Louisiana · $59,370Minnesota · $58,990California · $58,120New York · $58,030Pennsylvania · $57,370Alabama · $56,720
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against forest and conservation technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against forest and conservation technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-4071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Colorado, annual.