How much does a forester make in Tennessee?
$71,990a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Tennessee. That is $34.61 an hour or $5,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.61
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,950Median: $71,990Highest 10%: $91,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,950 | $27.38 | |
| 25th | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| Median | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| 75th | $80,720 | $38.81 | |
| 90th | $91,870 | $44.17 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $69,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 21. District of Columbia | $74,710 |
| 22. New York | $73,710 |
| 23. Ohio | $73,320 |
| 24. Tennessee | $71,990 |
| 25. Virginia | $71,990 |
| 26. Mississippi | $71,280 |
| 27. Arkansas | $69,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $34.61 ($71,990 a year).
Do foresters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $71,990 against $76,400 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for forester pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 44 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays foresters the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $69,820 a year.
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.