As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Jefferson, CO is $76,515, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,471 weekly, or $6,376 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 Jefferson, CO vary widely, spanning from $64,256 to $91,527. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,098) and 75th percentile ($84,373), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,527 per year. This $14,275 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, Jefferson Forest Engineer often earn 1.6% higher than national averages. However, Jefferson currently ranks 328 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 $64,256 Jefferson, CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $70,098 Jefferson, CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $76,515 Jefferson, CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $84,373 Jefferson, CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $91,527 Jefferson, CO August 01, 2026
25% $70,098 10% $64,256 90% $91,527 75% $84,373 $76,515 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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About Jefferson, Colorado    Jefferson is an unincorporated community and a U.S. Post Office in Park County, Colorado, United States. It is located the northern end of South Park....More

Jefferson, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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