The median annual wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $51,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,920.
Pay spans roughly $39,120 at the 10th percentile to $80,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.72 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as forest and conservation technicians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $51,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.72 |
| 10th percentile | $39,120 |
| 90th percentile | $80,190 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.