How much does a forester make in Salem?
$89,220a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $42.89 an hour or $7,435 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.89
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,200Median: $89,220Highest 10%: $113,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| 25th | $70,320 | $33.81 | |
| Median | $89,220 | $42.89 | |
| 75th | $98,110 | $47.17 | |
| 90th | $113,400 | $54.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Portland, OR | $89,780 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,980 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $144,000 |
| Economist | $124,200 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $108,000 |
| School Psychologist | $99,290 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $98,110 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $98,050 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $95,680 |
| Conservation Scientist | $95,470 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $93,620 |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $56,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $42.89 ($89,220 a year).
Do foresters make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $89,220 against $76,400 nationally, 17% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $81,450, so Salem pays 10% more.
Where does Salem rank for forester pay?
8 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,400 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.