How much does a forester make in Hartford?
$86,060a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $41.38 an hour or $7,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.38
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,590Median: $86,060Highest 10%: $98,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| 25th | $83,320 | $40.06 | |
| Median | $86,060 | $41.38 | |
| 75th | $91,530 | $44.00 | |
| 90th | $98,730 | $47.47 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Hartford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $126,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Biological Scientist | $104,700 |
| School Psychologist | $101,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $99,800 |
| Economist | $96,720 |
| Medical Scientist | $96,640 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $92,050 |
| Epidemiologist | $90,320 |
| Chemist | $90,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $41.38 ($86,060 a year).
Do foresters make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $86,060 against $76,400 nationally, 13% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $84,820, so Hartford pays 1% more.
Where does Hartford rank for forester pay?
12 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,730 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.