Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$52,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $54,560
State Rank
#30 of 45
600 employed here

How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make in Texas?

Forest and Conservation Technicians in Texas take home a median of $52,200 annually — roughly $25.10 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $54,560.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $41,780 while the top 10% make $66,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,810 and $59,740 a year.

Forest and Conservation Technicians salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,780$20.09
25th percentile (early career)$48,810$23.47
50th percentile (median)$52,200$25.10
75th percentile (experienced)$59,740$28.72
90th percentile (top earners)$66,710$32.07

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 30th out of 45 states and territories for Forest and Conservation Technicians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1North Dakota$68,600
2Alaska$68,160
3Maryland$64,980
4Wisconsin$62,700
5Louisiana$59,370

Working as Forest and Conservation Technicians in Texas

Nationally, about 30,000 people work as Forest and Conservation Technicians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($52,200) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Forest and Conservation Technicians make in Texas?
The median Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Texas is $52,200 per year, or about $25.10 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,780 at the entry level to $66,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Forest and Conservation Technicians about 4% less than the national median of $54,560. Texas ranks 30th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Forest and Conservation Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $52,200 a year. About 600 Forest and Conservation Technicians are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.