What are the main factors that influence a Forest Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Forest Manager?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Forest Manager roles, with salaries approximately 150% above the market median.

How does experience change A Forest Manager's salary?

A Forest Manager's salary grows with experience: an Environmental Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $92,065, an Environmental Engineering Senior Supervisor (12+ years)earns $107,812, an Forest Manager (12+ years)earns $125,244, an Environmental Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $172,263, an Environmental Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $196,834,

What are the highest paying states for a Forest Manager?

Forest Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forest Manager roles are District of Columbia $135,856, California $135,340, Massachusetts $133,537. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forest Manager roles make?

Salaries for Forest Manager level roles vary by specialization: Forest Management: $116,767; Forest Engineering: $76,419; Forest Engineer: $76,183; Forest and Conservation Worker: $61,926; Forest Ecologist: $59,614.

Forest Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Forest Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forest Manager in Delaware is $124,260 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Forest Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,700
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,094 to $133,389
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,196

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Forest Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,389	$11,116	$2,565	$64
Average	$124,260	$10,355	$2,390	$60
25th Percentile	$110,094	$9,174	$2,117	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Forest Manager Salaries

A Forest Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Forest Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forest Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $92,065
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,812
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,244
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $172,263
Expert (over 8 years): $196,834

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level Forest Manager	$92,065
Environme... Level Forest Manager	$107,812
Forest Ma... Level Forest Manager	$125,244
Environme... Level Forest Manager	$172,263
Environme... Level Forest Manager	$196,834

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How Do Forest Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Forest Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,856.
California: $135,340.
Massachusetts: $133,537.

District of Columbia $135,856 California $135,340 Massachusetts $133,537 Washington $133,046 New Jersey $132,997 Alaska $132,825 Connecticut $131,132 New York $130,444

Hawaii $128,248 Rhode Island $127,217 Maryland $126,518 Minnesota $125,561 Colorado $125,193 Illinois $125,070 Oregon $124,604 Delaware $124,260

New Hampshire $124,044 Virginia $123,561 Pennsylvania $122,150 Nevada $121,438 North Dakota $121,205 Michigan $120,837 Wisconsin $120,702 Vermont $120,432

Texas $119,684 Maine $119,634 Arizona $119,561 Ohio $119,475 Georgia $118,346 Indiana $117,782 Wyoming $117,671 Utah $117,499

Iowa $117,426 Kansas $116,837 Louisiana $116,665 North Carolina $116,604 Missouri $116,579 Florida $116,101 Montana $115,843 Nebraska $115,598

Kentucky $115,463 South Carolina $114,972 Tennessee $114,665 Idaho $114,542 New Mexico $113,647 Oklahoma $113,450 Alabama $112,726 South Dakota $111,512

Arkansas $110,849 West Virginia $110,493 Mississippi $109,426

Top Paying Cities for Forest Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $123,701
Little Creek: $124,606
Magnolia: $124,427

Lincoln, DE $123,701 Little Creek, DE $124,606 Magnolia, DE $124,427 Milford, DE $124,015 Marydel, DE $124,219 Millsboro, DE $123,182 Millville, DE $123,372 Milton, DE $123,585

Nassau, DE $123,675 Ocean View, DE $123,351 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,588 Seaford, DE $123,658 Selbyville, DE $123,146 Smyrna, DE $124,692 Viola, DE $124,118 Woodside, DE $124,452

Bear, DE $124,165 Newark, DE $124,118 Claymont, DE $124,372 Delaware City, DE $124,242 Hockessin, DE $124,107 Kirkwood, DE $124,219 Middletown, DE $124,266 Montchanin, DE $124,135

New Castle, DE $124,154 Odessa, DE $124,328 Port Penn, DE $124,411 Rockland, DE $124,147 Saint Georges, DE $124,227 Townsend, DE $124,419 Winterthur, DE $124,162 Lewes, DE $123,633

Wilmington, DE $124,113 Dover, DE $124,606 Dover Afb, DE $123,950 Bethany Beach, DE $123,221 Bethel, DE $123,349 Bridgeville, DE $123,639 Camden Wyoming, DE $124,255 Cheswold, DE $124,566

Clayton, DE $124,570 Dagsboro, DE $123,135 Delmar, DE $122,938 Ellendale, DE $123,311 Felton, DE $124,005 Fenwick Island, DE $123,162 Frankford, DE $122,947 Frederica, DE $124,128

Georgetown, DE $123,089 Greenwood, DE $123,659 Harbeson, DE $123,220 Harrington, DE $123,848 Hartly, DE $124,233 Houston, DE $123,671 Kenton, DE $124,576 Laurel, DE $123,015

Yorklyn, DE $124,144

Forest Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Forest Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 210% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 150% above the average. In contrast, Forest Manager positions in Telecom or Media typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Forest Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Forest Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$310,651	$149.0	150%

Forest Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forest Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$110,094

Average $124,260/year

$133,389

$9,174

Average $10,355/month

$11,116

$2,117

Average $2,390/week

$2,565

$53

Average $60/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,389	$11,116	$2,565	$64
Average	$124,260	$10,355	$2,390	$60
25th Percentile	$110,094	$9,174	$2,117	$53

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