How much does a forester make in Virginia?
$71,990a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Virginia. That is $34.61 an hour or $5,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.61
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,200Median: $71,990Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 25th | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| Median | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| 75th | $85,330 | $41.02 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.37 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $74,710 |
| Richmond, VA | $66,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 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 |
| 28. New Mexico | $69,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $34.61 ($71,990 a year).
Do foresters make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $71,990 against $76,400 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Virginia rank for forester pay?
Virginia ranks 25 of 44 states.
Which city in Virginia pays foresters the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $74,710 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.