How much does a forester make in Massachusetts?
$89,650a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Massachusetts. That is $43.10 an hour or $7,471 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.10
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,110Median: $89,650Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 25th | $74,680 | $35.90 | |
| Median | $89,650 | $43.10 | |
| 75th | $98,760 | $47.48 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.65 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $86,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 1. California | $107,100 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $89,650 |
| 3. Alaska | $87,210 |
| 4. South Carolina | $86,780 |
| 5. Maryland | $86,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $43.10 ($89,650 a year).
Do foresters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $89,650 against $76,400 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for forester pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 44 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays foresters the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $86,070 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.