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