As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $87,107, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,675 weekly, or $7,259 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forest Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Forest Engineer in Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $73,111 to $104,306. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,781) and 75th percentile ($96,110), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,306 per year. This $16,329 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, Paramus Forest Engineer often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $73,111 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $79,781 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $87,107 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $96,110 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $104,306 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
25% $79,781 10% $73,111 90% $104,306 75% $96,110 $87,107 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

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