As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Minneapolis, MN is $79,581, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,530 weekly, or $6,632 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 Minneapolis, MN vary widely, spanning from $66,830 to $95,195. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,907) and 75th percentile ($87,754), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,195 per year. This $14,847 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, Minneapolis Forest Engineer often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Minneapolis currently ranks 221 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 $66,830 Minneapolis, MN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $72,907 Minneapolis, MN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $79,581 Minneapolis, MN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $87,754 Minneapolis, MN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $95,195 Minneapolis, MN August 01, 2026
25% $72,907 10% $66,830 90% $95,195 75% $87,754 $79,581 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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