Forest and Conservation Technicians pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,420 or more. The middle half of forest and conservation technicians in Providence earn between $52,310 and $54,930.
- $52K10th
- $52K25th
- $52KMedian
- $55K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,120 | $4,677 | $26.98 |
| Median | $52,310 | $4,359 | $25.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,310 | $4,359 | $25.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $54,930 | $4,578 | $26.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Forest and Conservation Technicians salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $56,120, a single filer in Providence takes home about $45,785 a year, or $3,815 a month and $1,761 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $45,785 | $3,815 |
| Working in MA | $44,786 | $3,732 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for forest and conservation technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $56,120 buys what about $55,142 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$63,380
- Harrisburg, PA$67,580
- Baltimore, MD$65,700
- Washington, DC$66,470
- Richmond, VA$44,350
- Pittsburgh, PA$54,510
Highest-paying cities for forest and conservation technicians
Santa Rosa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,010).
- Santa Rosa, CA$77,010
- Baton Rouge, LA$76,770
- San Jose, CA$71,970
- Carson City, NV$70,640
- Milwaukee, WI$69,680
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Forest and Conservation Technicians salary in Providence: questions
How much do forest and conservation technicians make an hour in Providence?
$26.98 an hour on average, and $25.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forest and conservation technicians salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forest and conservation technicians take-home pay in Providence?
About $45,785 a year ($3,815 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,120. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do forest and conservation technicians earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($60,985).
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; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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