Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary
Forest and Conservation Technicians in Alexandria, LA make a median of $63,270 a year, or about $30.42 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 85.69), which stretches that salary to about $73,836 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $994/month, or 23.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $63K get you in Alexandria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Alexandria’s Regional Price Parity (85.69). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Alexandria
Alexandria sits well above the national pay line for forest and conservation technicians, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $55K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $994/month, 23.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 85.69 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Alexandria offers a genuinely strong financial position for forest and conservation technicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for forest and conservation technicians in metros near Alexandria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $88K | $96K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $52K | $53K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $52K | $50K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $51K | $51K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Alexandria, LA
Entry-level forest and conservation technicians (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
Forest and Conservation Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $69K | +26% | 160 |
| Alaska | $68K | +25% | 500 |
| Maryland | $65K | +19% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $63K | +15% | 620 |
| Louisiana | $59K | +9% | 210 |
| Minnesota | $59K | +8% | 580 |
| California | $58K | +7% | 6,640 |
| New York | $58K | +6% | 190 |
| Colorado | $58K | +5% | 1,040 |
| Pennsylvania | $57K | +5% | 420 |
| Alabama | $57K | +4% | 180 |
| Arizona | $57K | +4% | 1,310 |
| Massachusetts | $56K | +4% | N/A |
| Oregon | $56K | +2% | 2,530 |
| South Carolina | $56K | +2% | 180 |
| South Dakota | $55K | +0% | 350 |
| West Virginia | $55K | +0% | 100 |
| Nevada | $54K | -1% | 750 |
| Washington | $54K | -1% | 1,160 |
| Vermont | $54K | -1% | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $54K | -1% | 130 |
| Idaho | $53K | -2% | 2,020 |
| Wyoming | $53K | -2% | 560 |
| Arkansas | $53K | -2% | 310 |
| New Mexico | $53K | -3% | 880 |
| Illinois | $53K | -3% | 820 |
| Montana | $52K | -4% | 1,760 |
| Florida | $52K | -4% | 380 |
| Mississippi | $52K | -4% | 250 |
| Texas | $52K | -4% | 600 |
| Iowa | $52K | -5% | 380 |
| Nebraska | $52K | -5% | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $52K | -5% | 60 |
| Georgia | $51K | -7% | 230 |
| Hawaii | $50K | -8% | 140 |
| Virginia | $50K | -8% | 380 |
| Ohio | $49K | -10% | 230 |
| Indiana | $49K | -11% | 150 |
| North Carolina | $48K | -11% | 650 |
| Utah | $48K | -12% | 1,140 |
| Tennessee | $48K | -12% | 390 |
| Michigan | $46K | -16% | 560 |
| Kentucky | $44K | -20% | 240 |
| Kansas | $42K | -24% | 170 |
| Missouri | $34K | -38% | 600 |
Showing 1–10 of 45 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a forest and conservation technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Alexandria?
Yes — at the median salary of $63K, rent takes 23.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $994/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for forest and conservation technicians in Alexandria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new forest and conservation technicians typically earn — is $42K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,519/month. At HUD’s $994/month FMR, rent would take 39% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is forest and conservation technician a high-paying job in Alexandria?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $63K here vs. $55K nationally.
How does Alexandria compare to the national average for forest and conservation technicians?
Alexandria pays $63K median vs. the U.S. average of $55K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 85.69), the purchasing-power equivalent is $74K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do forest and conservation technicians make in Alexandria, LA?
The median is $63,270 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,990, and experienced forest and conservation technicians can clear $81,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Alexandria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,231/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $994/month, which eats 23.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a forest and conservation technicians salary go in Alexandria?
Alexandria has a Regional Price Parity of 85.69 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median forest and conservation technicians salary is worth about $73,836 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do forest and conservation technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.