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How much does a forester make in Mount Vernon?

$74,710a year

Median yearly pay for foresters in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area. That is $35.92 an hour or $6,226 a month.

Hourly
$35.92
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
27 of 52
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,830Median: $74,710Highest 10%: $125,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,830$28.76
25th$66,000$31.73
Median$74,710$35.92
75th$84,500$40.63
90th$125,800$60.46

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for foresters.

Portland, OR$89,780
Seattle, WA$86,310
Olympia, WA$76,600
Spokane, WA$76,600
Forester salary in Washington Forester salary in all states

Related jobs in Mount Vernon

Same field, median yearly pay.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$101,100
Urban and Regional Planner$95,640
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$89,220
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$76,600
Forest and Conservation Technician$58,930
Salaries for every job in Mount Vernon, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a forester make an hour in Mount Vernon?

The median hourly pay in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area is $35.92 ($74,710 a year).

Do foresters make more in Mount Vernon than the national average?

No: $74,710 against $76,400 nationally, 2% less.

How does Mount Vernon compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $78,460, so Mount Vernon pays 5% less.

Where does Mount Vernon rank for forester pay?

27 of 52 metro areas with data.

How much does a forester make starting out in Mount Vernon?

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,800 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.