How much does a forester make in Ohio?
$73,320a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Ohio. That is $35.25 an hour or $6,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.25
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,270Median: $73,320Highest 10%: $96,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,270 | $25.61 | |
| 25th | $62,180 | $29.89 | |
| Median | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 75th | $84,120 | $40.44 | |
| 90th | $96,260 | $46.28 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $71,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 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 |
| 26. Mississippi | $71,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $35.25 ($73,320 a year).
Do foresters make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $73,320 against $76,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Ohio rank for forester pay?
Ohio ranks 23 of 44 states.
Which city in Ohio pays foresters the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $71,340 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.