How much does a forester make in Los Angeles?
$107,700a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $51.77 an hour or $8,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.77
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,270Median: $107,700Highest 10%: $163,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,270 | $43.40 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.89 | |
| Median | $107,700 | $51.77 | |
| 75th | $133,900 | $64.37 | |
| 90th | $163,700 | $78.68 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| San Francisco, CA | $112,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $107,800 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $160,300 |
| Psychologist | $153,600 |
| Economist | $151,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,000 |
| Physical Scientist | $136,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $134,900 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,700 |
| Sociologist | $124,500 |
| Hydrologist | $123,400 |
| School Psychologist | $122,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $51.77 ($107,700 a year).
Do foresters make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $107,700 against $76,400 nationally, 41% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $107,100, so Los Angeles pays 1% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for forester pay?
3 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,700 or more.
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.