What are the main factors that influence a Conservation Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Conservation Technician?

Conservation Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Conservation Technician roles are District of Columbia $56,754, California $56,539, Massachusetts $55,785. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Conservation Technician roles make?

Salaries for Conservation Technician level roles vary by specialization: Conservation Coordinator: $80,895; Conservation Educator: $76,069; Conservation Director: $68,881; Conservation Manager: $66,430; Wildlife Conservation: $64,155.

Conservation Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Conservation Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Conservation Technician in Delaware is $51,910 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Conservation Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,270
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,111 to $58,903
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,652

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Conservation Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,903	$4,909	$1,133	$28
Average	$51,910	$4,326	$998	$25
25th Percentile	$48,111	$4,009	$925	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Conservation Technician Salaries

A Conservation Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Conservation Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Conservation Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,754.
California: $56,539.
Massachusetts: $55,785.

District of Columbia $56,754 California $56,539 Massachusetts $55,785 Washington $55,580 New Jersey $55,560 Alaska $55,488 Connecticut $54,780 New York $54,493

Hawaii $53,576 Rhode Island $53,145 Maryland $52,853 Minnesota $52,453 Colorado $52,299 Illinois $52,248 Oregon $52,053 Delaware $51,910

New Hampshire $51,820 Virginia $51,618 Pennsylvania $51,028 Nevada $50,731 North Dakota $50,634 Michigan $50,480 Wisconsin $50,423 Vermont $50,311

Texas $49,998 Maine $49,977 Arizona $49,947 Ohio $49,911 Georgia $49,439 Indiana $49,203 Wyoming $49,157 Utah $49,086

Iowa $49,055 Kansas $48,809 Louisiana $48,737 North Carolina $48,711 Missouri $48,701 Florida $48,501 Montana $48,394 Nebraska $48,291

Kentucky $48,235 South Carolina $48,030 Tennessee $47,901 Idaho $47,850 New Mexico $47,476 Oklahoma $47,394 Alabama $47,092 South Dakota $46,584

Arkansas $46,307 West Virginia $46,159 Mississippi $45,713

Top Paying Cities for Conservation Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $51,676
Little Creek: $52,054
Magnolia: $51,980

Lincoln, DE $51,676 Little Creek, DE $52,054 Magnolia, DE $51,980 Milford, DE $51,807 Marydel, DE $51,892 Millsboro, DE $51,459 Millville, DE $51,539 Milton, DE $51,628

Nassau, DE $51,665 Ocean View, DE $51,530 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,629 Seaford, DE $51,658 Selbyville, DE $51,444 Smyrna, DE $52,090 Viola, DE $51,850 Woodside, DE $51,990

Bear, DE $51,870 Newark, DE $51,850 Claymont, DE $51,957 Delaware City, DE $51,902 Hockessin, DE $51,846 Kirkwood, DE $51,892 Middletown, DE $51,912 Montchanin, DE $51,858

New Castle, DE $51,865 Odessa, DE $51,938 Port Penn, DE $51,973 Rockland, DE $51,863 Saint Georges, DE $51,896 Townsend, DE $51,976 Winterthur, DE $51,869 Lewes, DE $51,648

Wilmington, DE $51,848 Dover, DE $52,054 Dover Afb, DE $51,780 Bethany Beach, DE $51,476 Bethel, DE $51,529 Bridgeville, DE $51,651 Camden Wyoming, DE $51,908 Cheswold, DE $52,038

Clayton, DE $52,039 Dagsboro, DE $51,440 Delmar, DE $51,357 Ellendale, DE $51,513 Felton, DE $51,803 Fenwick Island, DE $51,451 Frankford, DE $51,361 Frederica, DE $51,855

Georgetown, DE $51,420 Greenwood, DE $51,659 Harbeson, DE $51,475 Harrington, DE $51,738 Hartly, DE $51,899 Houston, DE $51,664 Kenton, DE $52,042 Laurel, DE $51,390

Yorklyn, DE $51,861

Conservation Technician Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Conservation Technician salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $51,910. While startup companies pay approximate $51,910.

Conservation Technician Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$51,910
Growth Stage	51~500	$51,910
Established	501~5000	$51,910
Enterprise	5000+	$51,910

Conservation Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Conservation Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$48,111

Average $51,910/year

$58,903

$4,009

Average $4,326/month

$4,909

$925

Average $998/week

$1,133

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,903	$4,909	$1,133	$28
Average	$51,910	$4,326	$998	$25
25th Percentile	$48,111	$4,009	$925	$23

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