How much does a forester make in Denver?
$69,010a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $33.18 an hour or $5,751 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.18
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,260Median: $69,010Highest 10%: $101,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,260 | $28.97 | |
| 25th | $66,290 | $31.87 | |
| Median | $69,010 | $33.18 | |
| 75th | $87,920 | $42.27 | |
| 90th | $101,800 | $48.95 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Fort Collins, CO | $66,110 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $33.18 ($69,010 a year).
Do foresters make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $69,010 against $76,400 nationally, 10% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $76,400, so Denver pays 10% less.
Where does Denver rank for forester pay?
36 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,800 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.