How much does a forester make in Washington?
$78,460a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Washington. That is $37.72 an hour or $6,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.72
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,830Median: $78,460Highest 10%: $119,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,830 | $28.76 | |
| 25th | $67,270 | $32.34 | |
| Median | $78,460 | $37.72 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.88 | |
| 90th | $119,300 | $57.37 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $89,780 |
| Seattle, WA | $86,310 |
| Longview, WA | $78,460 |
| Olympia, WA | $76,600 |
| Spokane, WA | $76,600 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $74,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 10. Vermont | $80,750 |
| 11. Texas | $80,370 |
| 12. Alabama | $79,530 |
| 13. Washington | $78,460 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $78,280 |
| 15. North Carolina | $77,870 |
| 16. Georgia | $76,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.72 ($78,460 a year).
Do foresters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $78,460 against $76,400 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Washington rank for forester pay?
Washington ranks 13 of 44 states.
Which city in Washington pays foresters the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $89,780 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.