How much does a forester make in Pennsylvania?
$78,280a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Pennsylvania. That is $37.63 an hour or $6,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.63
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,590Median: $78,280Highest 10%: $112,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 25th | $64,810 | $31.16 | |
| Median | $78,280 | $37.63 | |
| 75th | $91,770 | $44.12 | |
| 90th | $112,000 | $53.83 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 11. Texas | $80,370 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.63 ($78,280 a year).
Do foresters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $78,280 against $76,400 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for forester pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 14 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.