How much does a forester make in New York?
$73,710a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in New York. That is $35.44 an hour or $6,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.44
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,240Median: $73,710Highest 10%: $108,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 25th | $69,570 | $33.45 | |
| Median | $73,710 | $35.44 | |
| 75th | $82,640 | $39.73 | |
| 90th | $108,600 | $52.20 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $69,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 19. Michigan | $75,920 |
| 20. Utah | $75,210 |
| 21. District of Columbia | $74,710 |
| 22. New York | $73,710 |
| 23. Ohio | $73,320 |
| 24. Tennessee | $71,990 |
| 25. Virginia | $71,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $35.44 ($73,710 a year).
Do foresters make more in New York than the national average?
No: $73,710 against $76,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New York rank for forester pay?
New York ranks 22 of 44 states.
Which city in New York pays foresters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $69,620 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.