Foresters pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for foresters is $31.73 an hour ($66,010 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($76,400). Wisconsin ranks 34th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for foresters in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.45 | $48,780 |
| 25% of workers | $29.27 | $60,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.73 | $66,010 |
| 75% of workers | $37.92 | $78,880 |
| 90% of workers | $42.35 | $88,090 |
Foresters pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $76,330 | 50 |
| Madison | $69,620 | 50 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $82,530 |
| Conservation Scientists | $79,540 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $78,480 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $66,200 |
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