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Forest Technician Agent

Maintain sustainable forestry practices by collaborating with landowners to implement conservation strategies using GIS and forestry management software.

35 000 – 75 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Associate degree or technical diploma
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Moderate
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
46 000 – 60 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
61 000 – 75 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is typically through completion of specialized forestry programs or relevant on-the-job training.

Experience in related environmental or agricultural fields may also provide access.

Training — United States

Forest Technician Agents generally complete an associate degree or technical diploma in forestry or related fields, focusing on practical skills such as tree identification, forest inventory, and use of GPS and GIS technologies.

The job market — United States

The job market is stable with moderate demand, primarily in government forestry departments, environmental consulting firms, and natural resource management organizations.

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