How much does a forester make in Alaska?
$87,210a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Alaska. That is $41.93 an hour or $7,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.93
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,840Median: $87,210Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| 25th | $73,990 | $35.57 | |
| Median | $87,210 | $41.93 | |
| 75th | $98,420 | $47.32 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.33 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 1. California | $107,100 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $89,650 |
| 3. Alaska | $87,210 |
| 4. South Carolina | $86,780 |
| 5. Maryland | $86,100 |
| 6. Connecticut | $84,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $41.93 ($87,210 a year).
Do foresters make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $87,210 against $76,400 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Alaska rank for forester pay?
Alaska ranks 3 of 44 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.