As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Amherst, NH is $79,561, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,530 weekly, or $6,630 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forest Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forest Engineer in Amherst, NH vary widely, spanning from $66,814 to $95,171. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,888) and 75th percentile ($87,732), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,171 per year. This $14,844 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Amherst Forest Engineer often earn 3.3% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $66,814 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $72,888 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $79,561 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $87,732 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $95,171 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
25% $72,888 10% $66,814 90% $95,171 75% $87,732 $79,561 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Forest Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Amherst, New Hampshire    Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 11,201 at the 2010 census. Amherst is home to Ponemah Bog W....More

Amherst, New Hampshire  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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