How much does a forester make in Montana?
$67,200a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Montana. That is $32.31 an hour or $5,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.31
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,900Median: $67,200Highest 10%: $86,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $67,200 | $32.31 | |
| 75th | $81,430 | $39.15 | |
| 90th | $86,260 | $41.47 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 29. Wyoming | $68,180 |
| 30. Kansas | $67,540 |
| 31. Arizona | $67,200 |
| 32. Montana | $67,200 |
| 33. Maine | $66,480 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $66,010 |
| 35. Idaho | $65,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $32.31 ($67,200 a year).
Do foresters make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $67,200 against $76,400 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Montana rank for forester pay?
Montana ranks 32 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.