Foresters

Occupation

$70,660
National Median Salary
$33.97
Median Hourly Wage
9,650
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$49,240
$58,810
$70,660
$85,450
$103,220

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 —

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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 Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing Paper Manufacturing Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Wood Product Manufacturing