How much does a Forest Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Engineer in the United States is $76,191. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $60,334 to a high of $93,191, with most professionals earning between $67,891 and $85,090.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forest Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $60,334 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $67,891 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $76,191 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $85,090 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $93,191 US March 01, 2025
25% $67,891 10% $60,334 90% $93,191 75% $85,090 $76,191 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Forest Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Environmental Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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85090
76191

Average Total Cash Compensation

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68985
88692
77928
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Forest Engineer ranges from $67,891 to $85,090 with the average base salary of $76,191. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,985 to $88,692 with the average total cash compensation of $77,928.

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