How much does a forester make in Oregon?
$81,450a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Oregon. That is $39.16 an hour or $6,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.16
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,600Median: $81,450Highest 10%: $107,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $67,170 | $32.29 | |
| Median | $81,450 | $39.16 | |
| 75th | $93,640 | $45.02 | |
| 90th | $107,200 | $51.52 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $89,780 |
| Salem, OR | $89,220 |
| Corvallis, OR | $81,450 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,980 |
| Medford, OR | $76,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 6. Connecticut | $84,820 |
| 7. Iowa | $83,000 |
| 8. Illinois | $82,160 |
| 9. Oregon | $81,450 |
| 10. Vermont | $80,750 |
| 11. Texas | $80,370 |
| 12. Alabama | $79,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $39.16 ($81,450 a year).
Do foresters make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $81,450 against $76,400 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Oregon rank for forester pay?
Oregon ranks 9 of 44 states.
Which city in Oregon pays foresters the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $89,780 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.