How much does a forestry workers make?

The average forestry workers salary in the United States is $32,954. Forestry workers salaries typically range between $22,000 and $48,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for forestry workers is $15.84 per hour. Forestry workers salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Forestry workers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

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Q: What state pays Forestry Workers the most?

Alaska pays Forestry Workers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $50,633 per year, or $24.34 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a forestry workers?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a forestry workers if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Pennsylvania you should be paid close to $44,136 per year.

Average forestry workers salary

$15.84

$32,954 yearly

Entry-level forestry workers salary

$22,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Forestry Workers' Salaries

The average salary for forestry workers is approximately $32,954 annually, or $16 per hour. This figure is influenced by various factors including experience, location, and the specific forestry sector. For instance, experienced workers in specialized roles may command higher salaries.

Salary Variations by State

Forestry workers' salaries can differ significantly by state. States like Washington and Oregon often offer higher pay due to the demand for skilled labor in their expansive forest regions. Understanding local market conditions can help job seekers target their applications effectively.

Top Paying Cities

Cities with robust forestry industries, such as Seattle and Portland, typically offer the highest salaries in this field. Additionally, exploring opportunities in Alaska can yield competitive wages due to the unique demands of its forestry sector.

Job Opportunities

To maximize earning potential, consider pursuing roles in logging, forest management, or environmental conservation. Each role offers distinct challenges and rewards, making it essential for prospective employees to align their interests with job opportunities.

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Where can a Forestry Workers earn more?

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Columbus, OH$36,597

Russellville, AR$20,531

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Anthony$42,157

City of Ann Arbor$28,093

Average forestry workers salary by state

The highest-paying states for forestry workers are Alaska, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. The lowest average forestry workers salary states are Kansas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

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Highest paying states for forestry workers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	North Dakota	$43,519	$20.92
2	South Dakota	$36,350	$17.48
3	Alaska	$50,633	$24.34
4	Minnesota	$37,826	$18.19
5	Maine	$41,872	$20.13
6	Pennsylvania	$44,136	$21.22
7	West Virginia	$35,325	$16.98
8	Colorado	$34,536	$16.60
9	North Carolina	$36,978	$17.78
10	Utah	$32,120	$15.44
11	Oregon	$32,713	$15.73
12	Montana	$31,683	$15.23
13	Wisconsin	$34,891	$16.77
14	Ohio	$37,109	$17.84
15	Rhode Island	$37,391	$17.98
16	Wyoming	$30,629	$14.73
17	Kentucky	$33,031	$15.88
18	New Hampshire	$32,930	$15.83
19	Vermont	$33,153	$15.94
20	Nebraska	$30,448	$14.64
21	Delaware	$34,643	$16.66
22	Indiana	$31,623	$15.20
23	Massachusetts	$32,707	$15.72
24	Idaho	$27,566	$13.25
25	Connecticut	$32,493	$15.62
26	Missouri	$28,642	$13.77
27	District of Columbia	$33,384	$16.05
28	California	$30,006	$14.43
29	Hawaii	$33,686	$16.20
30	Oklahoma	$27,547	$13.24
31	Mississippi	$26,042	$12.52
32	New Jersey	$30,015	$14.43
33	Illinois	$29,026	$13.95
34	New York	$30,348	$14.59
35	Arizona	$25,952	$12.48
36	South Carolina	$26,252	$12.62
37	Washington	$27,373	$13.16
38	Michigan	$27,068	$13.01
39	Iowa	$28,320	$13.62
40	Nevada	$25,097	$12.07
41	Virginia	$28,366	$13.64
42	Maryland	$29,594	$14.23
43	Florida	$26,561	$12.77
44	New Mexico	$23,188	$11.15
45	Texas	$25,437	$12.23
46	Louisiana	$23,588	$11.34
47	Arkansas	$20,577	$9.89
48	Georgia	$25,392	$12.21
49	Kansas	$24,257	$11.66
50	Tennessee	$20,935	$10.06
51	Alabama	$19,534	$9.39

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Highest paying cities for forestry workers

The highest-paying cities for forestry workers are Dublin, OH, Aurora, CO, and Springfield, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Dublin, OH	$36,597	$17.59
2	Aurora, CO	$34,595	$16.63
3	Springfield, OR	$32,761	$15.75
4	Coeur dAlene, ID	$30,029	$14.44
5	Rome, GA	$25,629	$12.32
6	College Station, TX	$25,322	$12.17
7	Bossier City, LA	$23,793	$11.44
8	Albuquerque, NM	$23,135	$11.12
9	Russellville, AR	$20,531	$9.87

Forestry workers salary details

A forestry workers's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average forestry workers salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a forestry workers's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$48,000	$4,000	$23
75th Percentile	$40,000	$3,333	$19
Average	$32,954	$2,746	$16
25th Percentile	$26,000	$2,167	$13
10th Percentile	$22,000	$1,833	$11

Highest paying forestry workers jobs

The highest paying types of forestry workers are grab driver, trailer, and crop scout.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Forestry Technician	$35,758	$2,980	$17.19	5,810

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Which companies pay forestry workers the most?

Forestry workers salaries at Anthony and Crw are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average forestry workers salary at companies like Forrester and City Of West Des Moines are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Anthony	$42,157	$20.27
2	Crw	$37,902	$18.22
3	Forrester	$36,310	$17.46
4	City Of West Des Moines	$32,746	$15.74
5	City of Dublin, Ohio - Government	$32,640	$15.69
6	City of Aurora	$32,531	$15.64
7	E&K Companies	$32,070	$15.42
8	Alpha	$32,037	$15.40
9	Environmental Quality Management	$31,453	$15.12
10	E C O	$31,271	$15.03
11	Northwoods	$30,942	$14.88
12	Fortec	$30,855	$14.83
13	M R Co	$30,855	$14.83
14	JDSI	$30,729	$14.77
15	GTS	$30,170	$14.50
16	Tri-State Employer Services	$29,756	$14.31
17	Green	$29,493	$14.18
18	Loveland City Hall	$28,702	$13.80
19	Gonzalez	$28,397	$13.65
20	City of Ann Arbor	$28,093	$13.51

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Forestry Workers salary by industry

The average forestry workers salary varies across industries:

The average forestry workers salary in the manufacturing industry is $36,154, the highest of any industry.
The average forestry workers salary in the finance industry is $32,270.
Forestry workers in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $27,822, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for forestry workers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Manufacturing	$36,154	$17.38
2	Government	$32,270	$15.51
3	Professional	$30,571	$14.70
4	Hospitality	$27,822	$13.38

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Forestry workers salary trends

The average forestry workers salary has risen by $5,303 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average forestry workers earned $27,651 annually, but today, they earn $32,954 a year. That works out to a -3% change in pay for forestry workers over the last decade.

Compare forestry workers salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average forestry workers salary over time

Compare forestry workers salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Forestry workers salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$33,000	$15.84	+1.8%
2025	$32,400	$15.55	+0.4%
2024	$32,200	$15.50	-3.8%
2023	$33,500	$16.08	-1.8%
2022	$34,100	$16.38	+4.3%

Recently added forestry workers salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
City of Leawood Kansas	Experienced Horticulture and Forestry Workers	Leawood, KS	06/29/2025	$45,914
City of Dallas, Tx	Forestry Worker-Multiple Locations (Park and Recreation-Non-Civil Service)	Marilla, NY	06/29/2025	$45,225
City of Loveland	Urban Forestry Worker	Loveland, CO	06/24/2025	$47,521
City of Salinas, Ca	Urban Forestry Worker I	Salinas, CA	06/22/2025	$52,704
City of Dallas, Tx	Forestry Worker-Multiple Locations (Park and Recreation-Non-Civil Service)	Marilla, NY	05/30/2025	$45,225
Milwaukee County (Wi	Parks Forestry Worker-Seasonal (Open Until Filled)	Milwaukee, WI	04/04/2025	$43,117
Milwaukee County (Wi	Parks Forestry Worker-Seasonal (Open Until Filled)	Milwaukee, WI	03/14/2025	$43,117
City of West Des Moines	Seasonal Forestry Worker II	West Des Moines, IA	02/25/2025	$41,051
City of Dallas, Tx	Forestry Worker (Transportation Public Works) Civil Service	Marilla, NY	02/21/2025	$45,225
Fremont Economic Development Corporation	Urban Forestry Worker City of Grand Junction	Grand Junction, CO	02/16/2025	$36,523

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