What are the main factors that influence a Forest Officer'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 Officer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Forest Officer roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Forest Officer's salary?

A Forest Officer's salary grows with experience: a Data Control Clerk I (0-1 years)earns $45,984, a Forest Officer (1-3 years)earns $50,806, a Data Control Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $57,442, a Data Control Supervisor (5+ years)earns $88,549, a Data Governance Supervisor (5+ years)earns $115,785,

What are the highest paying states for a Forest Officer?

Forest Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forest Officer roles are District of Columbia $55,233, California $55,023, Massachusetts $54,290. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forest Officer roles make?

Salaries for Forest Officer level roles vary by specialization: Forest Manager: $122,693; Forest Management: $116,759; Forest Engineering: $76,419; Forest Engineer: $76,183; Forest and Conservation Worker: $62,032.

Forest Officer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Forest Officer make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forest Officer in Delaware is $50,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,760
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,379 to $57,450
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,610

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Forest Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,450	$4,787	$1,105	$28
Average	$50,519	$4,210	$972	$24
25th Percentile	$46,379	$3,865	$892	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Forest Officer Salaries

A Forest Officer'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 Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forest Officer'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): $45,984
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,806
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,442
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,549
Expert (over 8 years): $115,785

Levels	Salary
Data Cont... Level Forest Officer	$45,984
Forest Of... Level Forest Officer	$50,806
Data Cont... Level Forest Officer	$57,442
Data Cont... Level Forest Officer	$88,549
Data Gove... Level Forest Officer	$115,785

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How Do Forest Officer 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 Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,233.
California: $55,023.
Massachusetts: $54,290.

District of Columbia $55,233 California $55,023 Massachusetts $54,290 Washington $54,091 New Jersey $54,071 Alaska $54,001 Connecticut $53,312 New York $53,033

Hawaii $52,140 Rhode Island $51,721 Maryland $51,437 Minnesota $51,048 Colorado $50,898 Illinois $50,848 Oregon $50,659 Delaware $50,519

New Hampshire $50,431 Virginia $50,234 Pennsylvania $49,661 Nevada $49,371 North Dakota $49,277 Michigan $49,127 Wisconsin $49,072 Vermont $48,962

Texas $48,658 Maine $48,638 Arizona $48,608 Ohio $48,573 Georgia $48,114 Indiana $47,885 Wyoming $47,840 Utah $47,770

Iowa $47,740 Kansas $47,501 Louisiana $47,431 North Carolina $47,406 Missouri $47,396 Florida $47,201 Montana $47,097 Nebraska $46,997

Kentucky $46,942 South Carolina $46,743 Tennessee $46,618 Idaho $46,568 New Mexico $46,204 Oklahoma $46,124 Alabama $45,830 South Dakota $45,336

Arkansas $45,066 West Virginia $44,922 Mississippi $44,488

Top Paying Cities for Forest Officers

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: $50,291
Little Creek: $50,660
Magnolia: $50,587

Lincoln, DE $50,291 Little Creek, DE $50,660 Magnolia, DE $50,587 Milford, DE $50,419 Marydel, DE $50,502 Millsboro, DE $50,080 Millville, DE $50,158 Milton, DE $50,244

Nassau, DE $50,281 Ocean View, DE $50,149 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,245 Seaford, DE $50,274 Selbyville, DE $50,066 Smyrna, DE $50,694 Viola, DE $50,461 Woodside, DE $50,597

Bear, DE $50,480 Newark, DE $50,461 Claymont, DE $50,564 Delaware City, DE $50,511 Hockessin, DE $50,456 Kirkwood, DE $50,502 Middletown, DE $50,521 Montchanin, DE $50,468

New Castle, DE $50,475 Odessa, DE $50,546 Port Penn, DE $50,580 Rockland, DE $50,473 Saint Georges, DE $50,505 Townsend, DE $50,583 Winterthur, DE $50,479 Lewes, DE $50,264

Wilmington, DE $50,459 Dover, DE $50,660 Dover Afb, DE $50,393 Bethany Beach, DE $50,096 Bethel, DE $50,148 Bridgeville, DE $50,266 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,517 Cheswold, DE $50,643

Clayton, DE $50,645 Dagsboro, DE $50,061 Delmar, DE $49,981 Ellendale, DE $50,133 Felton, DE $50,415 Fenwick Island, DE $50,072 Frankford, DE $49,985 Frederica, DE $50,465

Georgetown, DE $50,042 Greenwood, DE $50,274 Harbeson, DE $50,096 Harrington, DE $50,351 Hartly, DE $50,508 Houston, DE $50,279 Kenton, DE $50,647 Laurel, DE $50,013

Yorklyn, DE $50,471

Forest Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Forest Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Forest Officer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Forest Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Forest Officer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$75,778	$36.0	50%

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

Understanding how a Forest Officer'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$46,379

Average $50,519/year

$57,450

$3,865

Average $4,210/month

$4,787

$892

Average $972/week

$1,105

$22

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,450	$4,787	$1,105	$28
Average	$50,519	$4,210	$972	$24
25th Percentile	$46,379	$3,865	$892	$22

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