Forest Ecologist Salary in Gary, IN

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Ecologist in Gary, IN is $65,051. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,177 to a high of $77,635, with most professionals earning between $58,836 and $71,638.

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Average Salary Range for Forest Ecologist in Gary, IN

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What is the average salary for Forest Ecologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Ecologist in Gary, IN. The base salary for Forest Ecologist ranges from $58,836 to $71,638 with the average base salary of $65,051. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,692 to $75,003 with the average total cash compensation of $67,293.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $65,051 $58,836 - $71,638
Bonus $2,242 $1,857 - $3,365
Total Pay $67,293 $60,692 - $75,003
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forest Ecologist Salary Near Gary, IN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,836 - $71,638 COMPARE TO Gary, IN 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,066 - $74,354 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,687 - $72,675 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,137 - $74,440 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,782 - $72,790 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,137 - $74,440 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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