How much does a forester make in Texas?
$80,370a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Texas. That is $38.64 an hour or $6,698 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.64
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,590Median: $80,370Highest 10%: $102,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| Median | $80,370 | $38.64 | |
| 75th | $95,350 | $45.84 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.03 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $83,720 |
| Dallas, TX | $82,310 |
| Austin, TX | $75,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 8. Illinois | $82,160 |
| 9. Oregon | $81,450 |
| 10. Vermont | $80,750 |
| 11. Texas | $80,370 |
| 12. Alabama | $79,530 |
| 13. Washington | $78,460 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $78,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $38.64 ($80,370 a year).
Do foresters make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $80,370 against $76,400 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Texas rank for forester pay?
Texas ranks 11 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays foresters the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $83,720 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.