How much does a forester make in Milwaukee?
$76,330a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $36.70 an hour or $6,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.70
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,780Median: $76,330Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $66,010 | $31.74 | |
| Median | $76,330 | $36.70 | |
| 75th | $92,110 | $44.28 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.26 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,600 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,400 |
| Madison, WI | $69,620 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $36.70 ($76,330 a year).
Do foresters make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $76,330 against $76,400 nationally, 0% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $66,010, so Milwaukee pays 16% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for forester pay?
25 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,400 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.