As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Jackson, MS is $67,734, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,303 weekly, or $5,645 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forest Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Forest Engineer in Jackson, MS vary widely, spanning from $56,851 to $81,108. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,037) and 75th percentile ($74,734), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,108 per year. This $12,697 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, Jackson Forest Engineer often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 762 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 $56,851 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $62,037 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $67,734 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $74,734 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $81,108 Jackson, MS January 01, 2026
25% $62,037 10% $56,851 90% $81,108 75% $74,734 $67,734 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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About Jackson, Mississippi    Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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