Wildlife Technician pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 62100
- Class code
- 62100
- Pay scale group
- ST 05
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- B1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Wildlife Technician is $46,827 to $70,592 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 62100.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 01/01/1981.
What the state says the job is
This is field work of a technical nature assisting wildlife research biologists in conducting surveys and inventories and collecting data. An employee in this class collects and compiles data to be utilized by wildlife biologists in specific research projects. Work is performed under the supervision of a professional/technical superior, who assigns projects, gives instructions, and reviews work in progress and upon completion for quality and adherence to established standards.
Examples of the work
Assists in collecting and compiling data as a part of survey procedures. Assists in surveys of wildlife populations and habitat conditions. Assists in the collection of specimens for use in wildlife research and management. Receives on-the-job training in a variety of technical and semi- skilled wildlife management work. Participates in the work of, and may provide technical guidance to work crews. Uses and maintains scientific equipment. Uses and maintains on and off-road vehicles. Uses and maintains hand and power tools. Maintains records and prepares reports. Performs related work as required.
Minimum qualifications
Graduation from an Associate Degree Program in Wildlife Management. or Any combination of experience or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Wildlife Technician in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $16.45 | $29.51 | $34,221 to $61,378 |
| Wisconsin | $22.65 | $32.09 | $47,112 to $66,747 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.