How much does a forester make in Illinois?
$82,160a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Illinois. That is $39.50 an hour or $6,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.50
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,230Median: $82,160Highest 10%: $120,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| 25th | $73,490 | $35.33 | |
| Median | $82,160 | $39.50 | |
| 75th | $105,600 | $50.76 | |
| 90th | $120,200 | $57.76 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $85,610 |
| St. Louis, MO | $73,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 5. Maryland | $86,100 |
| 6. Connecticut | $84,820 |
| 7. Iowa | $83,000 |
| 8. Illinois | $82,160 |
| 9. Oregon | $81,450 |
| 10. Vermont | $80,750 |
| 11. Texas | $80,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.50 ($82,160 a year).
Do foresters make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $82,160 against $76,400 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Illinois rank for forester pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 44 states.
Which city in Illinois pays foresters the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $85,610 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.