How much does a forester make in Washington?
$74,710a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $35.92 an hour or $6,226 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.92
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 52
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,560Median: $74,710Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,560 | $34.88 | |
| 25th | $74,700 | $35.91 | |
| Median | $74,710 | $35.92 | |
| 75th | $95,150 | $45.75 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.64 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for foresters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $35.92 ($74,710 a year).
Do foresters make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $74,710 against $76,400 nationally, 2% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $74,710, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for forester pay?
28 of 52 metro areas with data.
How much does a forester make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,500 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.