Forest and Conservation Technicians Salary in Idaho

Forest and conservation technicians in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $65,040 a year) and the least in Coeur d'Alene ($59,620), across the 2 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forest and conservation technicians average at $59,640 and the median at $53,290 for 2,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,060.

Forest and Conservation Technicians average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$65,040
Coeur d'Alene$59,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$65,040	$57,660	$47,940	$52,101	98
Coeur d'Alene	$59,620	$55,470	$48,190	$48,033	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in other states

Forest and Conservation Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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