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Forest Technician Overtime Lawsuits: Wage & Hour Laws

Forest Technician Overtime Lawsuits: Wage & Hour Laws

Commonly asked overtime pay law questions about Forest Technicians:

What is a Forest Technician?

Forest Technicians provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, and other related natural resources. They may compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts, under the direction of foresters. They may also train and lead forest workers in forest propagation, fire prevention and suppression.

What is the Salary Range for a Forest Technician?

Depending on the work setting and state where Forest Technicians are employed, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) noted that in 2016, Forest Technicians made between $25,000 and $55,000, with the average annual salary being approximately $39,000.

How Many Forest Technicians Are Nationally Employed?

According to the United States Department of Labor, employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation are as follows:

Employment Employment RSE* Mean Hourly Wage Mean Annual Wage Wage RSE
30,090 0.8% $18.57 $38,630 0.3%

*RSE: The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

According to the United States Department of Labor, the percentile wage estimates for a Forest Technician is as follows:

Percentile 10% 25% 50% (Median) 75% 90%
Hourly Wage $12.38 $13.89 $17.10 $22.46 $26.69

Where Are Most Forest Technicians Employed?

According to the United States Department of Labor, states with the highest employment level in this occupation are as follows:

State Employment Employment Per Thousand Jobs Location Quotient Hourly Mean Wage Annual Mean Wage
California 6,960 0.44 2.03 $18.66 $38,820
Oregon 2,580 1.44 6.72 $18.58 $38,650
Idaho 2,330 3.52 16.41 $17.57 $36,550
Montana 2,080 4.58 21.38 $17.30 $35,980
Utah 1,370 0.99 4.64 $15.47 $32,170

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What are the Laws for Forest Technician Overtime Pay?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Forest Technicians are often entitled to overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in one week. If an employer denies a Forest Technician overtime wages, it could give rise to an overtime pay lawsuit.

There are strict time limitations for filing a claim so it is important that you discuss your case in a timely manner. If you wait too long, you may lose your ability to recover some or all of your back pay. An experienced Forest Technician overtime pay attorney can determine whether you are entitled to overtime wages based upon your job description, job duties, rate of pay, and number of hours worked.

Some states have their own overtime pay laws that may be slightly different from the FLSA with respect to overtime pay for Forest Technicians. There are strict time deadlines for filing lawsuits so it is essential that you contact an attorney immediately.

Are Forest Technicians Entitled to Overtime Pay?

Because Forest Technicians play an essential role in the conservation of forests and other natural resources, they often work far more than 40 hours in a workweek. Many of them are not paid overtime for these excess hours as required under the FLSA. The employer’s failure to pay required overtime to a Forest Technician can result in a lawsuit for overtime pay.

To determine whether you are eligible for filing a wage claim, contact our experienced Forest Technician Overtime Pay Lawyers at (855) 754-2795 for a Free Consultation to discuss your case or complete the Free Unpaid Overtime Case Review Form on this page.

We will discuss your situation and determine if you have a claim. If you are owed unpaid wages, we will represent you under our No Fee Promise, which means there are never any legal fees or costs unless you receive a settlement.

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