How much does a forester make in Portland?
$89,780a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $43.16 an hour or $7,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.16
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,130Median: $89,780Highest 10%: $112,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,130 | $30.83 | |
| 25th | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| Median | $89,780 | $43.16 | |
| 75th | $101,900 | $48.98 | |
| 90th | $112,400 | $54.03 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Salem, OR | $89,220 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,980 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $43.16 ($89,780 a year).
Do foresters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $89,780 against $76,400 nationally, 18% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $81,450, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for forester pay?
7 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,400 or more.
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.