As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Anchorage, AK is $83,291, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,602 weekly, or $6,941 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 Anchorage, AK vary widely, spanning from $69,946 to $99,633. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,305) and 75th percentile ($91,845), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,633 per year. This $15,540 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, Anchorage Forest Engineer often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. However, Anchorage currently ranks 103 statewide for Forest Engineer job salary. 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 $69,946 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $76,305 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $83,291 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $91,845 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $99,633 Anchorage, AK August 01, 2026
25% $76,305 10% $69,946 90% $99,633 75% $91,845 $83,291 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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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Engineer in Anchorage, AK. The base salary for Forest Engineer ranges from $76,305 to $91,845 with the average base salary of $83,291. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,276 to $99,507 with the average total cash compensation of $88,115.

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About Anchorage, Alaska    Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage; Dena'ina: Dgheyaytnu) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wit....More

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