How much does a Forest Ranger make in Kansas City, MO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Ranger in Kansas City, MO is $48,139. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,622 to a high of $58,752, with most professionals earning between $43,158 and $53,694.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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48139

Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Forest Ranger in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Ranger in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Forest Ranger ranges from $43,158 to $53,694 with the average base salary of $48,139. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,928 to $55,041 with the average total cash compensation of $49,057.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,139 $43,158 - $53,694
Bonus $918 $770 - $1,347
Total Pay $49,057 $43,928 - $55,041
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,224 - $53,776 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Blue Springs, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,068 - $53,583 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,068 - $53,583 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,096 - $53,617 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,096 - $53,617 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,096 - $53,617 COMPARE TO Kansas City, MO
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Law Enforcement Forest Ranger LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $56,107 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,795
JOB TITLE Ranger LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $43,080 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,193
JOB TITLE Forest Aide LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $28,372 MAXIMUM SALARY $31,959
JOB TITLE Forest and Conservation Worker LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $49,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,276
JOB TITLE Park Ranger LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $36,097 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,442
JOB TITLE Forest Engineer LOCATION Kansas City, MO MINIMUM SALARY $66,465 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,303
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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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