States with Fastest Foresters Salary Growth

These states raised Foresters salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.

20
States with Growth
+101.4%
Highest Growth
+19.8%
Average Growth
2
States with Decline

Top 15 States for Salary Growth

Foresters salary increase from 2019 to 2024

All 20 States with Salary Growth

Rank State 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Increase % Growth
1 Missouri $31,270 $62,980 +$31,710 +101.4%
2 California $75,940 $98,870 +$22,930 +30.2%
3 Kentucky $43,930 $54,580 +$10,650 +24.2%
4 Arizona $53,830 $65,960 +$12,130 +22.5%
5 Louisiana $65,520 $79,580 +$14,060 +21.5%
6 Arkansas $54,870 $65,960 +$11,090 +20.2%
7 Iowa $67,770 $80,590 +$12,820 +18.9%
8 Alaska $72,670 $85,550 +$12,880 +17.7%
9 Indiana $45,600 $53,650 +$8,050 +17.7%
10 Georgia $54,490 $63,360 +$8,870 +16.3%
11 Maryland $69,170 $79,890 +$10,720 +15.5%
12 Alabama $61,540 $71,070 +$9,530 +15.5%
13 Montana $56,450 $64,200 +$7,750 +13.7%
14 Minnesota $63,790 $72,280 +$8,490 +13.3%
15 Colorado $62,080 $69,380 +$7,300 +11.8%
16 Idaho $55,970 $62,050 +$6,080 +10.9%
17 Michigan $70,760 $78,040 +$7,280 +10.3%
18 Connecticut $71,280 $78,610 +$7,330 +10.3%
19 Illinois $73,050 $75,160 +$2,110 +2.9%
20 Massachusetts $64,220 $65,390 +$1,170 +1.8%

2 States with Salary Decline

Rank State 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Decrease % Decline
1 District of Columbia $81,550 $61,440 -$20,110 -24.7%
2 Florida $65,300 $50,090 -$15,210 -23.3%

About This Data

Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Foresters in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.