How much does a forester make in Mississippi?
$71,280a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Mississippi. That is $34.27 an hour or $5,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.27
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,520Median: $71,280Highest 10%: $135,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 25th | $53,770 | $25.85 | |
| Median | $71,280 | $34.27 | |
| 75th | $92,170 | $44.31 | |
| 90th | $135,000 | $64.89 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 23. Ohio | $73,320 |
| 24. Tennessee | $71,990 |
| 25. Virginia | $71,990 |
| 26. Mississippi | $71,280 |
| 27. Arkansas | $69,240 |
| 28. New Mexico | $69,240 |
| 29. Wyoming | $68,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $34.27 ($71,280 a year).
Do foresters make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $71,280 against $76,400 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for forester pay?
Mississippi ranks 26 of 44 states.
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.