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Range Technician - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Range Technician"
How much does a Range Technician in the federal government get paid? $53,374.21* *Based on the 2021 average.Range Technician was the 294th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 288 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2021, the Bureau of Land Management hired the most employees titled Range Technician, with an average salary of $55,603.
Government Range Technician jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Range Technician job is GS-1, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-9. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes all positions that primarily require a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of range conservation and related resource management fields. Range technicians provide practical technical support in range research efforts; in the marketing of the range resource; and in the scientific management, protection, and development of grasslands and other range resources.
Agencies that have hired a Range Technician
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 171 | $55,602.82 |
| Forest Service | 66 | $50,122.79 |
| Indian Affairs | 30 | $46,294.13 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 11 | $56,488.45 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 7 | $52,258.57 |
| National Park Service | 2 | $63,579.50 |
| Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation | 1 | $52,421.00 |
Range Technician Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Range Technician is $53,374.21. The highest paid Range Technician made $79,738 in 2021.
Common Range Technician Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Range Technician Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 288 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $20,999.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-1, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $63,734.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-9, Step 10 |
| Category: | Technical and Medical Support |
| Occupation Family: | 0400 NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-1 Paygrade
GS-1 is the starting paygrade for Range Technician jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-1 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technician | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Sales Store Clerical | Clerical and Administrative Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Dental Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
| Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant | Technical and Medical Support | GS-1 | GS-9 |
Average Range Technician Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Range Technician was $29,889. Since then, the average pay has increased to $53,374 in 2021.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0455.