Forestry Technician
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $4,148 to $5,379 | $49,776 to $64,548 |
| B | $4,532 to $5,879 | $54,384 to $70,548 |
Representation
CAL FIRE Local 2881 represents Bargaining Unit R08, Firefighter.
Where these jobs are
165 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 123 |
| Parks, California State | 42 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians across all California employers was $58,120 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $49,776 to $70,548 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 34 Classes not eligible for Night Shift Differential.
- Footnote R4 Range 4 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.