How much does a forester make in Eugene?
$79,980a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $38.45 an hour or $6,665 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.45
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,340Median: $79,980Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,340 | $26.13 | |
| 25th | $64,130 | $30.83 | |
| Median | $79,980 | $38.45 | |
| 75th | $88,000 | $42.31 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.95 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Portland, OR | $89,780 |
| Salem, OR | $89,220 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $133,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,400 |
| Chemist | $102,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $102,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,450 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $98,050 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $80,990 |
| Biological Scientist | $76,400 |
| Survey Researcher | $64,660 |
| Conservation Scientist | $61,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $38.45 ($79,980 a year).
Do foresters make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $79,980 against $76,400 nationally, 5% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $81,450, so Eugene pays 2% less.
Where does Eugene rank for forester pay?
18 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,900 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.