Foresters in New Mexico make a median of $63,860 a year, or about $30.7 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $87K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Mexico. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Foresters salary percentiles in New Mexico: 10th percentile $49,400, 25th percentile $54,080, median $63,860, 75th percentile $75,750, 90th percentile $87,050. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level foresters (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $87K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $63,860 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,400, and experienced foresters can clear $87,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $64K enough to live in New Mexico?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,265/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 26.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a foresters salary go in New Mexico?▼
New Mexico 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 $68,622 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.
