How much does a forester make in Seattle?
$86,310a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $41.50 an hour or $7,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.50
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,270Median: $86,310Highest 10%: $126,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,270 | $32.34 | |
| 25th | $67,270 | $32.34 | |
| Median | $86,310 | $41.50 | |
| 75th | $119,300 | $57.37 | |
| 90th | $126,100 | $60.62 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| Portland, OR | $89,780 |
| Olympia, WA | $76,600 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,600 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $74,710 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Political Scientist | $154,000 |
| Physicist | $140,400 |
| Materials Scientist | $137,500 |
| Physical Scientist | $134,700 |
| Economist | $126,400 |
| Psychologist | $124,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $124,000 |
| School Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $109,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $108,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $41.50 ($86,310 a year).
Do foresters make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $86,310 against $76,400 nationally, 13% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,460, so Seattle pays 10% more.
Where does Seattle rank for forester pay?
10 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,100 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.