As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forest Engineer in Raleigh, NC is $74,712, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,437 weekly, or $6,226 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 Raleigh, NC vary widely, spanning from $62,742 to $89,371. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,447) and 75th percentile ($82,385), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,371 per year. This $13,938 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, Raleigh Forest Engineer often earn 3.2% lower than national averages. However, Raleigh currently ranks 417 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 $62,742 Raleigh, NC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $68,447 Raleigh, NC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $74,712 Raleigh, NC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $82,385 Raleigh, NC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forest Engineer Salary $89,371 Raleigh, NC August 01, 2026
25% $68,447 10% $62,742 90% $89,371 75% $82,385 $74,712 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Engineer in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Forest Engineer ranges from $68,447 to $82,385 with the average base salary of $74,712. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,214 to $89,259 with the average total cash compensation of $79,040.

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