The salary of an ecologist varies depending on the source, date, location, and other factors.  You can learn much more about forest Ecologists here. Here is a table based on data in 2023 to help you estimate.

Reference LinkSalary
Zippia$50,369 to $68,053
Indeed$72,238 per year
FederalPay.org$104,776.53
Salary.com$61,632 to $77,831