How much does a forester make in Minneapolis?
$80,600a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $38.75 an hour or $6,717 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.75
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,940Median: $80,600Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,940 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $69,090 | $33.22 | |
| Median | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.83 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.33 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Duluth, MN | $76,400 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $38.75 ($80,600 a year).
Do foresters make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $80,600 against $76,400 nationally, 5% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $76,490, so Minneapolis pays 5% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for forester pay?
17 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 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.