What are the main factors that influence a Forest Ranger's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Forest Ranger's salary?

A Forest Ranger's salary grows with experience: a Wire Transfer Clerk I (1-3 years)earns $39,719, a Forest Ranger (3-5 years)earns $44,265, a Wire Transfer Clerk III (5-7 years)earns $50,277, a Wire Transfer Manager (7+ years)earns $79,878,

What are the highest paying states for a Forest Ranger?

Forest Ranger salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forest Ranger roles are District of Columbia $47,609, California $47,428, Massachusetts $46,796. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forest Ranger roles make?

Salaries for Forest Ranger level roles vary by specialization: Forest Manager: $122,702; Forest Management: $116,767; Forest Engineer: $76,183; Forest and Conservation Worker: $61,926; Law Enforcement Forest Ranger: $61,559.

Forest Ranger Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Forest Ranger make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forest Ranger in Rhode Island is $44,582 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Forest Ranger's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,801
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,054 to $48,884
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,843

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Forest Ranger Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,884	$4,074	$940	$24
Average	$44,582	$3,715	$857	$21
25th Percentile	$41,054	$3,421	$790	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Forest Ranger Salaries

A Forest Ranger's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Forest Ranger Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Forest Rangers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,609.
California: $47,428.
Massachusetts: $46,796.

District of Columbia $47,609 California $47,428 Massachusetts $46,796 Washington $46,624 New Jersey $46,607 Alaska $46,547 Connecticut $45,953 New York $45,712

Hawaii $44,943 Rhode Island $44,582 Maryland $44,336 Minnesota $44,001 Colorado $43,872 Illinois $43,829 Oregon $43,666 Delaware $43,545

New Hampshire $43,470 Virginia $43,300 Pennsylvania $42,806 Nevada $42,556 North Dakota $42,475 Michigan $42,346 Wisconsin $42,298 Vermont $42,204

Texas $41,941 Maine $41,924 Arizona $41,898 Ohio $41,868 Georgia $41,473 Indiana $41,275 Wyoming $41,236 Utah $41,176

Iowa $41,150 Kansas $40,944 Louisiana $40,884 North Carolina $40,862 Missouri $40,854 Florida $40,686 Montana $40,596 Nebraska $40,510

Kentucky $40,462 South Carolina $40,290 Tennessee $40,183 Idaho $40,140 New Mexico $39,826 Oklahoma $39,757 Alabama $39,503 South Dakota $39,078

Arkansas $38,845 West Virginia $38,721 Mississippi $38,347

Top Paying Cities for Forest Rangers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $45,139
Albion: $44,757
Ashaway: $45,053

Adamsville, RI $45,139 Albion, RI $44,757 Ashaway, RI $45,053 Barrington, RI $44,640 Block Island, RI $44,888 Bradford, RI $45,026 Bristol, RI $44,812 Carolina, RI $44,952

Charlestown, RI $44,968 Chepachet, RI $44,879 Clayville, RI $44,754 Coventry, RI $44,756 West Greenwich, RI $44,879 East Greenwich, RI $44,726 Exeter, RI $44,867 Fiskeville, RI $44,639

Forestdale, RI $44,983 Foster, RI $44,855 Glendale, RI $44,986 Greene, RI $44,914 Greenville, RI $44,656 Harmony, RI $44,714 Harrisville, RI $44,967 Hope, RI $44,667

Hope Valley, RI $45,014 Hopkinton, RI $45,073 Jamestown, RI $44,923 Kenyon, RI $44,946 Little Compton, RI $45,132 Manville, RI $44,816 Mapleville, RI $44,887 Newport, RI $44,968

Middletown, RI $44,987 North Kingstown, RI $44,803 North Scituate, RI $44,714 Oakland, RI $44,936 Pascoag, RI $44,997 Pawtucket, RI $44,573 Central Falls, RI $44,593 Cumberland, RI $44,846

Lincoln, RI $44,637 Portsmouth, RI $44,963 Prudence Island, RI $44,871 Rockville, RI $45,066 Saunderstown, RI $44,895 Shannock, RI $44,949 Slatersville, RI $44,983 Slocum, RI $44,894

Tiverton, RI $45,100 Wakefield, RI $44,934 Kingston, RI $44,917 Narragansett, RI $44,946 Peace Dale, RI $44,928 Warren, RI $44,755 Warwick, RI $44,630 Westerly, RI $45,064

West Kingston, RI $44,931 West Warwick, RI $44,685 Wood River Junction, RI $44,995 Woonsocket, RI $44,985 North Smithfield, RI $44,883 Wyoming, RI $44,949 Providence, RI $44,560 Cranston, RI $44,566

North Providence, RI $44,571 East Providence, RI $44,563 Riverside, RI $44,577 Rumford, RI $44,571 Smithfield, RI $44,661 Johnston, RI $44,586

Forest Ranger Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forest Ranger's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$41,054

Average $44,582/year

$48,884

$3,421

Average $3,715/month

$4,074

$790

Average $857/week

$940

$20

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,884	$4,074	$940	$24
Average	$44,582	$3,715	$857	$21
25th Percentile	$41,054	$3,421	$790	$20

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