How much does a forester make in Columbia?
$89,990a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $43.26 an hour or $7,499 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.26
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,310Median: $89,990Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| 25th | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| Median | $89,990 | $43.26 | |
| 75th | $96,480 | $46.38 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.30 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $99,960 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $85,300 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $83,780 |
| School Psychologist | $81,370 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $79,580 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $79,160 |
| Chemist | $73,430 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $71,910 |
| Hydrologist | $65,770 |
| Chemical Technician | $64,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $43.26 ($89,990 a year).
Do foresters make more in Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $89,990 against $76,400 nationally, 18% more.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $86,780, so Columbia pays 4% more.
Where does Columbia rank for forester pay?
6 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,300 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.