As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Boise, ID is $71,360, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,372 weekly, or $5,947 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 Boise, ID vary widely, spanning from $59,927 to $85,362. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,376) and 75th percentile ($78,689), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,362 per year. This $13,313 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, Boise Forest Engineer often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Boise currently ranks 616 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 $59,927 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $65,376 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $71,360 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $78,689 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $85,362 Boise, ID August 01, 2026
25% $65,376 10% $59,927 90% $85,362 75% $78,689 $71,360 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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