How much does a forester make in Florida?
$64,130a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Florida. That is $30.83 an hour or $5,344 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.83
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $64,130Highest 10%: $112,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $51,500 | $24.76 | |
| Median | $64,130 | $30.83 | |
| 75th | $88,380 | $42.49 | |
| 90th | $112,700 | $54.16 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jacksonville, FL | $71,040 |
| Orlando, FL | $70,340 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $66,470 |
| Miami, FL | $58,820 |
| Gainesville, FL | $51,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 35. Idaho | $65,170 |
| 36. New Hampshire | $65,170 |
| 37. South Dakota | $64,460 |
| 38. Florida | $64,130 |
| 39. Missouri | $63,220 |
| 40. West Virginia | $62,550 |
| 41. Indiana | $61,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $30.83 ($64,130 a year).
Do foresters make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $64,130 against $76,400 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Florida rank for forester pay?
Florida ranks 38 of 44 states.
Which city in Florida pays foresters the most?
Jacksonville, FL, with a median of $71,040 a year.
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.