How much does a forester make in San Francisco?
$112,600a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $54.12 an hour or $9,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.12
- Vs. national median
- +47%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,420Median: $112,600Highest 10%: $162,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,420 | $47.32 | |
| 25th | $102,700 | $49.36 | |
| Median | $112,600 | $54.12 | |
| 75th | $130,400 | $62.71 | |
| 90th | $162,100 | $77.95 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Sacramento, CA | $107,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,700 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Materials Scientist | $231,700 |
| Psychologist | $168,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $166,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $165,100 |
| Medical Scientist | $160,200 |
| Hydrologist | $147,100 |
| Economist | $142,400 |
| Biological Scientist | $138,200 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $136,300 |
| Life Scientist | $134,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $54.12 ($112,600 a year).
Do foresters make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $112,600 against $76,400 nationally, 47% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $107,100, so San Francisco pays 5% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for forester pay?
1 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $98,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,100 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.