How much does a forester make in Richmond?
$66,430a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $31.94 an hour or $5,536 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.94
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,110Median: $66,430Highest 10%: $101,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,110 | $21.21 | |
| 25th | $55,590 | $26.73 | |
| Median | $66,430 | $31.94 | |
| 75th | $80,580 | $38.74 | |
| 90th | $101,200 | $48.66 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Washington, DC | $74,710 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $152,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $122,200 |
| Economist | $112,300 |
| Microbiologist | $90,930 |
| Chemist | $87,580 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $85,030 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,420 |
| Epidemiologist | $82,460 |
| School Psychologist | $82,440 |
| Geoscientist | $80,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $31.94 ($66,430 a year).
Do foresters make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $66,430 against $76,400 nationally, 13% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $71,990, so Richmond pays 8% less.
Where does Richmond rank for forester pay?
39 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,200 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.