How much does a forester make in Iowa?
$83,000a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Iowa. That is $39.90 an hour or $6,917 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.90
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,470Median: $83,000Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,470 | $32.92 | |
| 25th | $68,470 | $32.92 | |
| Median | $83,000 | $39.90 | |
| 75th | $94,800 | $45.58 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.35 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 4. South Carolina | $86,780 |
| 5. Maryland | $86,100 |
| 6. Connecticut | $84,820 |
| 7. Iowa | $83,000 |
| 8. Illinois | $82,160 |
| 9. Oregon | $81,450 |
| 10. Vermont | $80,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $39.90 ($83,000 a year).
Do foresters make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $83,000 against $76,400 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Iowa rank for forester pay?
Iowa ranks 7 of 44 states.
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.