How much does a forester make in Idaho?
$65,170a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Idaho. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,431 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.33
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,110Median: $65,170Highest 10%: $80,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| 25th | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| Median | $65,170 | $31.33 | |
| 75th | $72,900 | $35.05 | |
| 90th | $80,770 | $38.83 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $66,000 |
| Boise City, ID | $65,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 32. Montana | $67,200 |
| 33. Maine | $66,480 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $66,010 |
| 35. Idaho | $65,170 |
| 36. New Hampshire | $65,170 |
| 37. South Dakota | $64,460 |
| 38. Florida | $64,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $31.33 ($65,170 a year).
Do foresters make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $65,170 against $76,400 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Idaho rank for forester pay?
Idaho ranks 35 of 44 states.
Which city in Idaho pays foresters the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $66,000 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.