Forest Ranger Salary in Salem, OR

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Ranger in Salem, OR is $49,483. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $39,710 to a high of $60,393, with most professionals earning between $44,367 and $55,193.

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Average Salary Range for Forest Ranger in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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44367
55193
49483

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
45157
56576
50427
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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Forest Ranger ranges from $44,367 to $55,193 with the average base salary of $49,483. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,157 to $56,576 with the average total cash compensation of $50,427.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,483 $44,367 - $55,193
Bonus $945 $789 - $1,383
Total Pay $50,427 $45,157 - $56,576
* 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 Ranger Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,750 - $54,425 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,044 - $57,279 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,732 - $54,403 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,220 - $57,498 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,220 - $57,498 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,163 - $57,427 COMPARE TO Salem, OR
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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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