U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Forestry Technician

Job-title file

Forestry Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

10,573 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $51,047, below the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 10,573
Total payroll: $564.3M
Role median: $51,047
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$84,304+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 10,573 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Forestry Technician pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians — about 30,410 people — is $54,560. Department of Agriculture pays a median base salary of $50,659 for this role, 7% below that figure — about the 36th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Agriculture sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$40,330

$47,360

$54,560

$68,600

$83,630

Department of Agriculture median · $50,659

The bar is the range of annual wages for Forest and Conservation Technicians across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Agriculture’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 10,433 of 10,573 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Agriculture is $51,047, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Forestry Technician is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $51,047 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$56,122 · 1,608

Median total compensation for the Forestry Technician role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Forestry Technician beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $51,576 ranks #4 of 6. See Forestry Technician across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$59,381 · 60

$59,155 · 242

$56,135 · 9

$23,335 · 7

$11,477 · 28

Median total compensation for comparable Forestry Technician roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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John Scott

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,428

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,428
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Rolla
Work county: Phelps
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 296910161
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Scott is a Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Rolla, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $46,428. They are classified at grade 06.

Derek Frydenlund

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,424

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $836
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,424
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Prineville
Work county: Crook
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411700013
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Derek Frydenlund works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Prineville, Oregon. Derek earned $46,424 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Tyler Daniels

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,417

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,417
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Lancaster
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,020
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061840037
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tyler Daniels holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Lancaster, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,417. Their pay grade is 05.

Jace Christensen

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,413

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,413
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Teasdale
Work county: Wayne
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491922055
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jace Christensen holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Teasdale, Utah. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,413. Their pay grade is 06.

Juan Sandoval

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,411

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $391
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,411
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Lytle Creek
Work county: San Bernardino
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,020
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062019071
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Juan Sandoval holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Lytle Creek, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,411. Their pay grade is 05.

Nathan Lachance

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,410

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $822
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,410
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Darby
Work county: Ravalli
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 300310081
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathan Lachance is a Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Darby, Montana. 2024 total compensation came to $46,410. They are classified at grade 06.

Maxwell Hale

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,408

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,408
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Bend
Work county: Deschutes
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410190017
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Maxwell Hale serves as a Forestry Technician based in Bend, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,408. They are classified at grade 06.

Jordan Garrett

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,403

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $44,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,286
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,403
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Platina
Work county: Shasta
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,117
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,765
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062820089
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jordan Garrett works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Platina, California. Jordan earned $46,403 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Mark Blahnik

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,401

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $934
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,401
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Broomfield
Work county: Broomfield
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,467
Basic Pay (before locality): $35,007
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080253014
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Mark Blahnik serves as a Forestry Technician based in Broomfield, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,401. They are classified at grade 05.

Aaron Deininger

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,396

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $808
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,396
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Tallahassee
Work county: Leon
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122940073
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Aaron Deininger works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Tallahassee, Florida. Aaron earned $46,396 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Justin Ward

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,394

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,394
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Prescott
Work county: Yavapai
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040386025
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Justin Ward holds the role of Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Prescott, Arizona. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,394. Their pay grade is 06.

Juan Bright

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,393

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,393
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Flagstaff
Work county: Coconino
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 040170005
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Juan Bright serves as a Forestry Technician based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,393. They are classified at grade 06.

Adam Borich

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,384

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,384
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Glide
Work county: Douglas
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 410814019
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Adam Borich works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Glide, Oregon. Adam earned $46,384 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Luke Hill

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,381

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $793
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,381
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Nemo
Work county: Lawrence
Work state: South Dakota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 461937081
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Luke Hill serves as a Forestry Technician based in Nemo, South Dakota. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,381. They are classified at grade 06.

Joseph Herrick

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,377

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $357
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,377
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Arroyo Grande
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,020
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060150079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Joseph Herrick serves as a Forestry Technician based in Arroyo Grande, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,377. They are classified at grade 05.

Miguel Carbajal

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,376

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $356
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,376
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Ojai
Work county: Ventura
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,020
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062530111
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Miguel Carbajal is a Forestry Technician at Department of Agriculture based in Ojai, California. 2024 total compensation came to $46,376. They are classified at grade 05.

Matthew Ledford

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,369

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $45,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $781
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,369
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Mccall
Work county: Valley
Work state: Idaho

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,588
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,024
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 160990085
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Ledford works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Mccall, Idaho. Matthew earned $46,369 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Samuel Schloss

Forestry Technician/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$46,369

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,369
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Corona
Work county: Riverside
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,020
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060850065
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0462
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Samuel Schloss works as a Forestry Technician for Department of Agriculture based in Corona, California. Samuel earned $46,369 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.