How much does a forester make in Maryland?
$86,100a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Maryland. That is $41.39 an hour or $7,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.39
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,970Median: $86,100Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $62,260 | $29.93 | |
| Median | $86,100 | $41.39 | |
| 75th | $95,150 | $45.75 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.64 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $74,710 |
| Baltimore, MD | $59,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 2. Massachusetts | $89,650 |
| 3. Alaska | $87,210 |
| 4. South Carolina | $86,780 |
| 5. Maryland | $86,100 |
| 6. Connecticut | $84,820 |
| 7. Iowa | $83,000 |
| 8. Illinois | $82,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $41.39 ($86,100 a year).
Do foresters make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $86,100 against $76,400 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Maryland rank for forester pay?
Maryland ranks 5 of 44 states.
Which city in Maryland pays foresters the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $74,710 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.