As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Aurora, CO is $77,677, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,494 weekly, or $6,473 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 Aurora, CO vary widely, spanning from $65,231 to $92,917. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,162) and 75th percentile ($85,654), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,917 per year. This $14,492 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, Aurora Forest Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 277 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 $65,231 Aurora, CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $71,162 Aurora, CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $77,677 Aurora, CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $85,654 Aurora, CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $92,917 Aurora, CO August 01, 2026
25% $71,162 10% $65,231 90% $92,917 75% $85,654 $77,677 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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About Aurora, Colorado    Aurora (/əˈroʊrə/, /əˈrɔːrə/) is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southe....More

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