Foresters pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for foresters is $37.72 an hour ($78,460 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($76,400). Washington ranks 13th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for foresters in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.77 | $59,830 |
| 25% of workers | $32.34 | $67,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.72 | $78,460 |
| 75% of workers | $49.88 | $103,760 |
| 90% of workers | $57.37 | $119,320 |
Foresters pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $86,310 | 240 |
| Longview-Kelso | $78,460 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $76,600 | 110 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $76,600 | 80 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $74,710 | 50 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for foresters
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $105,680 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $108,110 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $83,780 |
| Conservation Scientists | $78,450 |
| Epidemiologists | $108,240 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $79,970 |
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