As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Meridian, ID is $71,230, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,370 weekly, or $5,936 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 Meridian, ID vary widely, spanning from $59,818 to $85,206. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,256) and 75th percentile ($78,546), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,206 per year. This $13,290 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, Meridian Forest Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Meridian currently ranks 623 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 $59,818 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $65,256 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $71,230 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $78,546 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $85,206 Meridian, ID August 01, 2026
25% $65,256 10% $59,818 90% $85,206 75% $78,546 $71,230 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 Meridian, Idaho    Meridian is a city located in Ada County in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Meridian was 75,092 making it the third ....More

Meridian, Idaho  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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