How much does a forester make in Michigan?
$75,920a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Michigan. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,327 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,620Median: $75,920Highest 10%: $98,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| 25th | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| Median | $75,920 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $85,430 | $41.07 | |
| 90th | $98,570 | $47.39 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $67,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 16. Georgia | $76,970 |
| 17. Minnesota | $76,490 |
| 18. Colorado | $76,400 |
| 19. Michigan | $75,920 |
| 20. Utah | $75,210 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $74,710 |
| 22. New York | $73,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $36.50 ($75,920 a year).
Do foresters make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $75,920 against $76,400 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Michigan rank for forester pay?
Michigan ranks 19 of 44 states.
Which city in Michigan pays foresters the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $67,750 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.