Foresters in Maine make a median of $61,640 a year, or about $29.63 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Foresters salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $46,730, 25th percentile $53,830, median $61,640, 75th percentile $72,050, 90th percentile $83,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level foresters (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $61,640 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,730, and experienced foresters can clear $83,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,052/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 31.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a foresters salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median foresters salary is worth about $63,091 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do foresters get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
