As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Charlotte, NC is $73,631, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,416 weekly, or $6,136 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 Charlotte, NC vary widely, spanning from $61,834 to $88,077. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,456) and 75th percentile ($81,193), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,077 per year. This $13,737 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, Charlotte Forest Engineer often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Charlotte currently ranks 482 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 $61,834 Charlotte, NC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $67,456 Charlotte, NC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $73,631 Charlotte, NC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $81,193 Charlotte, NC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $88,077 Charlotte, NC August 01, 2026
25% $67,456 10% $61,834 90% $88,077 75% $81,193 $73,631 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Engineer in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Forest Engineer ranges from $67,456 to $81,193 with the average base salary of $73,631. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,198 to $87,967 with the average total cash compensation of $77,895.

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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

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