How much does a forester make in Sacramento?
$107,800a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $51.80 an hour or $8,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.80
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,590Median: $107,800Highest 10%: $165,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,590 | $41.63 | |
| 25th | $95,620 | $45.97 | |
| Median | $107,800 | $51.80 | |
| 75th | $139,200 | $66.91 | |
| 90th | $165,300 | $79.49 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| San Francisco, CA | $112,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,700 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $166,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $153,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $137,600 |
| School Psychologist | $131,900 |
| Physicist | $120,500 |
| Geoscientist | $120,000 |
| Microbiologist | $112,500 |
| Epidemiologist | $112,000 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $108,400 |
| Hydrologist | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $51.80 ($107,800 a year).
Do foresters make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $107,800 against $76,400 nationally, 41% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $107,100, so Sacramento pays 1% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for forester pay?
2 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,300 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.