As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Augusta, ME is $73,574, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,415 weekly, or $6,131 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 Augusta, ME vary widely, spanning from $61,786 to $88,009. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,403) and 75th percentile ($81,130), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,009 per year. This $13,727 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, Augusta Forest Engineer often earn 0.9% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 485 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 $61,786 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $67,403 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $73,574 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $81,130 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $88,009 Augusta, ME August 01, 2026
25% $67,403 10% $61,786 90% $88,009 75% $81,130 $73,574 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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About Augusta, Maine    Augusta is the state capital of the U.S. state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County. The city's population was 19,136 at the 2010 census, m....More

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