How much does a forester make in Madison?
$69,620a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $33.47 an hour or $5,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.47
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,530Median: $69,620Highest 10%: $89,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| 25th | $59,400 | $28.56 | |
| Median | $69,620 | $33.47 | |
| 75th | $80,790 | $38.84 | |
| 90th | $89,010 | $42.79 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,600 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $76,330 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $33.47 ($69,620 a year).
Do foresters make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $69,620 against $76,400 nationally, 9% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $66,010, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for forester pay?
34 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,010 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.