Forest Ranger Salary in Wilmington, NC

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Ranger in Wilmington, NC is $45,070. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,169 to a high of $55,007, with most professionals earning between $40,411 and $50,271.

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Average Salary Range for Forest Ranger in Wilmington, NC

Average Base Salary

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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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Forest Ranger ranges from $40,411 to $50,271 with the average base salary of $45,070. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,130 to $51,531 with the average total cash compensation of $45,930.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $45,070 $40,411 - $50,271
Bonus $860 $719 - $1,259
Total Pay $45,930 $41,130 - $51,531
* 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 Wilmington, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,102 - $49,887 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,731 - $49,426 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,506 - $49,146 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,996 - $53,487 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,674 - $49,355 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,996 - $53,487 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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