How much does a forester make in Indiana?
$61,110a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Indiana. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.38
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,150Median: $61,110Highest 10%: $97,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,150 | $23.15 | |
| 25th | $51,170 | $24.60 | |
| Median | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 75th | $86,230 | $41.46 | |
| 90th | $97,020 | $46.64 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $85,610 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $64,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 38. Florida | $64,130 |
| 39. Missouri | $63,220 |
| 40. West Virginia | $62,550 |
| 41. Indiana | $61,110 |
| 42. Kentucky | $56,460 |
| 43. Nevada | $51,070 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $50,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $29.38 ($61,110 a year).
Do foresters make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $61,110 against $76,400 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Indiana rank for forester pay?
Indiana ranks 41 of 44 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.