How much does a forester make in Boston?
$86,070a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $41.38 an hour or $7,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.38
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,340Median: $86,070Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,340 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $86,070 | $41.38 | |
| 75th | $93,560 | $44.98 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.15 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $137,100 |
| Political Scientist | $133,900 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,600 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $129,500 |
| Chemist | $127,300 |
| Microbiologist | $122,400 |
| Historian | $121,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $121,300 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $117,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $41.38 ($86,070 a year).
Do foresters make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $86,070 against $76,400 nationally, 13% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $89,650, so Boston pays 4% less.
Where does Boston rank for forester pay?
11 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 or more.
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.