How much does a forester make in North Carolina?
$77,870a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in North Carolina. That is $37.44 an hour or $6,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.44
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,800Median: $77,870Highest 10%: $96,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| Median | $77,870 | $37.44 | |
| 75th | $77,870 | $37.44 | |
| 90th | $96,900 | $46.59 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $78,800 |
| Raleigh, NC | $49,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 12. Alabama | $79,530 |
| 13. Washington | $78,460 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $78,280 |
| 15. North Carolina | $77,870 |
| 16. Georgia | $76,970 |
| 17. Minnesota | $76,490 |
| 18. Colorado | $76,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $37.44 ($77,870 a year).
Do foresters make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $77,870 against $76,400 nationally, 2% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for forester pay?
North Carolina ranks 15 of 44 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays foresters the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $78,800 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.