How much does a forester make in Wisconsin?
$66,010a year
Median yearly pay for foresters in Wisconsin. That is $31.74 an hour or $5,501 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.74
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,780Median: $66,010Highest 10%: $88,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| Median | $66,010 | $31.74 | |
| 75th | $78,880 | $37.92 | |
| 90th | $88,090 | $42.35 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,600 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,400 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $76,330 |
| Madison, WI | $69,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for foresters.
| 31. Arizona | $67,200 |
| 32. Montana | $67,200 |
| 33. Maine | $66,480 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $66,010 |
| 35. Idaho | $65,170 |
| 36. New Hampshire | $65,170 |
| 37. South Dakota | $64,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forester make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $31.74 ($66,010 a year).
Do foresters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $66,010 against $76,400 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for forester pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 44 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays foresters the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,600 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.