Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary
Forest and Conservation Technicians in Boulder, CO make a median of $63,650 a year, or about $30.6 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
So what does $64K get you in Boulder?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for forest and conservation technicians in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $58K | , |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $62K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $59K | , |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $51K | $50K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level forest and conservation technicians (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $34K 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 |
| Vermont | $54K | -1% | 50 |
| Washington | $54K | -1% | 1,160 |
| Oklahoma | $54K | -1% | 130 |
| Wyoming | $53K | -2% | 560 |
| Arkansas | $53K | -2% | 310 |
| Idaho | $53K | -2% | 2,020 |
| New Mexico | $53K | -3% | 880 |
| Illinois | $53K | -3% | 820 |
| Florida | $52K | -4% | 380 |
| Montana | $52K | -4% | 1,760 |
| Mississippi | $52K | -4% | 250 |
| Texas | $52K | -4% | 600 |
| Iowa | $52K | -5% | 380 |
| New Hampshire | $52K | -5% | 60 |
| Nebraska | $52K | -5% | 100 |
| 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
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 Boulder?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $64K, rent takes 48.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for forest and conservation technicians in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new forest and conservation technicians typically earn — is $49K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,951/month.
Is forest and conservation technician a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 17% above the national median — $64K here vs. $55K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for forest and conservation technicians?
Boulder pays $64K median vs. the U.S. average of $55K — that’s +17%.
How much do forest and conservation technicians make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $63,650 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,190, and experienced forest and conservation technicians can clear $82,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,197/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 48.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a forest and conservation technicians salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median forest and conservation technicians salary is worth about $63,650 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.