How much does a forester make in Kentucky?
$56,460a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Kentucky. That is $27.14 an hour or $4,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.14
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,940Median: $56,460Highest 10%: $88,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| 25th | $51,160 | $24.60 | |
| Median | $56,460 | $27.14 | |
| 75th | $69,240 | $33.29 | |
| 90th | $88,710 | $42.65 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 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 Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $27.14 ($56,460 a year).
Do foresters make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $56,460 against $76,400 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for forester pay?
Kentucky ranks 42 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.