How much does a forester make in Minnesota?
$76,490a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Minnesota. That is $36.77 an hour or $6,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.77
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,910Median: $76,490Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 25th | $67,370 | $32.39 | |
| Median | $76,490 | $36.77 | |
| 75th | $88,000 | $42.31 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.52 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,600 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 14. Pennsylvania | $78,280 |
| 15. North Carolina | $77,870 |
| 16. Georgia | $76,970 |
| 17. Minnesota | $76,490 |
| 18. Colorado | $76,400 |
| 19. Michigan | $75,920 |
| 20. Utah | $75,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $36.77 ($76,490 a year).
Do foresters make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $76,490 against $76,400 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for forester pay?
Minnesota ranks 17 of 44 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays foresters the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,600 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.