How much does a forestry advisor make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,009 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $4,940
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,290 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $76,940 |
| 4. Germany | $73,120 |
| 5. United States | $72,110 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $71,980 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Zoologist$100,600
- Environmental protection professionals$80,150
- Astrophysicist$168,200
- Meteorologist$99,070
- Chemist$92,530
- Geologist$100,900
- Actuary$97,510
- Industrial engineer$102,400
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| California | $97,460 |
| District of Columbia | $96,330 |
| Alaska | $90,790 |
| New Jersey | $85,570 |
| Idaho | $84,910 |
| South Carolina | $84,680 |
| Maryland | $83,620 |
| Oregon | $83,160 |
| Massachusetts | $82,140 |
| Illinois | $80,050 |
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| Arizona | $79,830 |
| Iowa | $79,520 |
| Washington | $78,680 |
| Minnesota | $78,540 |
| Nebraska | $75,430 |
| Virginia | $74,710 |
| Colorado | $74,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,620 |
| Hawaii | $72,370 |
| New York | $72,220 |
| Connecticut | $71,600 |
| Missouri | $71,540 |
| Indiana | $71,520 |
| Vermont | $70,930 |
| Montana | $70,490 |
| Mississippi | $70,390 |
| South Dakota | $70,290 |
| North Carolina | $69,100 |
| Maine | $68,270 |
| Michigan | $68,180 |
| Alabama | $67,510 |
| Nevada | $66,360 |
| New Mexico | $65,840 |
| New Hampshire | $65,170 |
| North Dakota | $64,990 |
| Utah | $64,610 |
| Tennessee | $64,410 |
| Wisconsin | $64,300 |
| Delaware | $64,160 |
| Florida | $64,040 |
| Georgia | $62,650 |
| Ohio | $62,320 |
| Kentucky | $61,620 |
| Louisiana | $60,200 |
| Kansas | $58,930 |
| West Virginia | $58,680 |
| Arkansas | $57,360 |
| Oklahoma | $56,860 |
| Wyoming | $55,780 |
| Texas | $47,810 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $78,850 |
| Forester | $76,400 |
| Farm and Home Management Educator | $60,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forestry advisor make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,009 a month, $72,110 a year.
How much does a forestry advisor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $46,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $110,500.
Which country pays a forestry advisor the most?
Germany, with a median of $73,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a forestry advisor the most?
California, with a median of $97,460 a year.
Does a forestry advisor make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $73,120 a year against $72,110 in the United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a forestry advisor or a zoologist?
A zoologist: $100,600 a year against $72,110 for a forestry advisor, 1.4 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate