The average salary for a forester in the United States is around $61,790 per year.
Avg Salary
Foresters earn an average yearly salary of $61,790.
Wages typically start from $38,890 and go up to $90,080.
5% below national average Updated in 2019
Forester earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level forester earnings begin at:
$43.31 per hour
$90,080 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level forester earnings begin at:
$35.77 per hour
$74,400 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level forester earnings begin at:
$29.71 per hour
$61,790 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level forester earnings begin at:
$23.70 per hour
$49,300 per year
10th percentile
Starting level forester earnings begin at:
$18.70 per hour
$38,890 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Forester salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $80,300 |
| District of Columbia | $80,260 |
| California | $76,650 |
| Connecticut | $71,510 |
| Louisiana | $71,420 |
| Alaska | $71,310 |
| Massachusetts | $70,380 |
| Michigan | $69,600 |
| Illinois | $68,570 |
| Oregon | $68,260 |
| Maryland | $66,070 |
| Minnesota | $65,770 |
| Texas | $64,520 |
| Iowa | $64,390 |
| Vermont | $64,110 |
| Washington | $63,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,885 |
| Wyoming | $62,740 |
| Nevada | $62,720 |
| New York | $62,410 |
| New Hampshire | $62,400 |
| Florida | $61,980 |
| Alabama | $61,540 |
| Colorado | $61,230 |
| North Carolina | $60,750 |
| South Carolina | $60,540 |
| Mississippi | $59,710 |
| Ohio | $59,070 |
| Nebraska | $57,560 |
| West Virginia | $57,420 |
| Montana | $57,300 |
| Idaho | $57,180 |
| Arkansas | $56,860 |
| Tennessee | $56,680 |
| Virginia | $55,550 |
| Wisconsin | $54,510 |
| Maine | $52,520 |
| South Dakota | $51,890 |
| North Dakota | $51,750 |
| Georgia | $50,310 |
| Oklahoma | $49,260 |
| Missouri | $48,010 |
| New Mexico | $46,500 |
| Kentucky | $45,420 |
| Indiana | $44,820 |
How do forester salaries compare to similar careers?
Foresters earn 9% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than range managers but more than lawn care specialists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Range manager salary | $63K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $63K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $63K |
| Animal scientist salary | $60K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $59K |
| Forester salary | $62K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $58K |
| Biotechnician salary | $45K |
| Arborist salary | $39K |
| Lawn care specialist salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)