Foresters
Occupation
$70,660
National Median Salary
$33.97
Median Hourly Wage
9,650
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+21.9%
10 Year Change
$57,980
2014 Median
$70,660
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Foresters
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | $102,530 | 140 |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | $101,520 | 40 |
| Utilities | $98,740 | 570 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $98,590 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $98,590 | — |
Top Paying States for Foresters
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $98,870 | 830 |
| Alaska | $85,550 | 80 |
| Iowa | $80,590 | 50 |
| Maryland | $79,890 | 90 |
| Louisiana | $79,580 | 100 |
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Natural Gas Distribution
Hydroelectric Power Generation
Utilities
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Management of Companies and Enterprises
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Paper Manufacturing
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
Wood Product Manufacturing
