As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Jackson, TN is $68,720, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,322 weekly, or $5,727 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 Jackson, TN vary widely, spanning from $57,710 to $82,203. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,957) and 75th percentile ($75,778), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,203 per year. This $12,821 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 3.5% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 734 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 $57,710 Jackson, TN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $62,957 Jackson, TN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $68,720 Jackson, TN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $75,778 Jackson, TN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $82,203 Jackson, TN August 01, 2026
25% $62,957 10% $57,710 90% $82,203 75% $75,778 $68,720 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Engineer in Jackson, TN. The base salary for Forest Engineer ranges from $62,957 to $75,778 with the average base salary of $68,720. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,582 to $82,100 with the average total cash compensation of $72,700.

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About Jackson, Tennessee    Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee. Located 70 miles (110 km) east of Memphis, it is a regional center of trade for....More

Jackson, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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