How much does a forester make in New Mexico?
$69,240a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in New Mexico. That is $33.29 an hour or $5,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.29
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,910Median: $69,240Highest 10%: $87,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| 25th | $61,760 | $29.69 | |
| Median | $69,240 | $33.29 | |
| 75th | $79,710 | $38.32 | |
| 90th | $87,190 | $41.92 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 25. Virginia | $71,990 |
| 26. Mississippi | $71,280 |
| 27. Arkansas | $69,240 |
| 28. New Mexico | $69,240 |
| 29. Wyoming | $68,180 |
| 30. Kansas | $67,540 |
| 31. Arizona | $67,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $33.29 ($69,240 a year).
Do foresters make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $69,240 against $76,400 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for forester pay?
New Mexico ranks 28 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.