Industries with Fastest Foresters Salary Growth
These industries raised Foresters salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
16
Industries with Growth
+72.6%
Highest Growth
+26.9%
Average Growth
4
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Foresters salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 16 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $57,130 | $98,590 | +$41,460 | +72.6% |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $57,220 | $98,590 | +$41,370 | +72.3% |
| 3 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $60,220 | $81,750 | +$21,530 | +35.8% |
| 4 | Paper Manufacturing | $60,540 | $81,750 | +$21,210 | +35.0% |
| 5 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $65,190 | $83,120 | +$17,930 | +27.5% |
| 6 | Utilities | $77,750 | $98,740 | +$20,990 | +27.0% |
| 7 | Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | $66,010 | $82,050 | +$16,040 | +24.3% |
| 8 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $77,930 | $94,170 | +$16,240 | +20.8% |
| 9 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $57,780 | $68,070 | +$10,290 | +17.8% |
| 10 | Logging | $64,150 | $75,450 | +$11,300 | +17.6% |
| 11 | Forestry and Logging | $64,150 | $75,450 | +$11,300 | +17.6% |
| 12 | Other Wood Product Manufacturing | $61,060 | $70,200 | +$9,140 | +15.0% |
| 13 | Wood Product Manufacturing | $68,330 | $78,090 | +$9,760 | +14.3% |
| 14 | Sawmills and Wood Preservation | $69,110 | $77,860 | +$8,750 | +12.7% |
| 15 | Social Advocacy Organizations | $59,710 | $66,050 | +$6,340 | +10.6% |
| 16 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $80,730 | $88,700 | +$7,970 | +9.9% |
4 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services | $57,070 | $50,090 | -$6,980 | -12.2% |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $56,940 | $50,090 | -$6,850 | -12.0% |
| 3 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $65,880 | $63,960 | -$1,920 | -2.9% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $65,620 | $63,960 | -$1,660 | -2.5% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Foresters in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.