As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Madison, WI is $75,055, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,443 weekly, or $6,255 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $63,030 to $89,781. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,761) and 75th percentile ($82,764), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,781 per year. This $14,003 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, Madison Forest Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $63,030 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $68,761 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $75,055 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $82,764 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $89,781 Madison, WI August 01, 2026
25% $68,761 10% $63,030 90% $89,781 75% $82,764 $75,055 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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Forest Engineer ranges from $68,761 to $82,764 with the average base salary of $75,055. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,536 to $89,669 with the average total cash compensation of $79,402.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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