Foresters Salary
The median foresters salary in the United States is $76,400 per year ($36.73/hour). Salaries range from $50,790 at the entry level to $109,700+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 10,430 foresters jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$76,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.73
per hour
Employment
10,430
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$50,790
25th percentile
$62,710
Median
$76,400
75th percentile
$91,640
90th percentile
$109,700
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.2%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Foresters Salary by State
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$51K$107K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$107K
+40%
Massachusetts
$90K
+17%
Alaska
$87K
+14%
South Carolina
$87K
+14%
Maryland
$86K
+13%
Connecticut
$85K
+11%
Iowa
$83K
+9%
Illinois
$82K
+8%
Oregon
$81K
+7%
Vermont
$81K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $107,120 | +40.2% |
| Massachusetts | $89,650 | +17.3% |
| Alaska | $87,210 | +14.1% |
| South Carolina | $86,780 | +13.6% |
| Maryland | $86,100 | +12.7% |
| Connecticut | $84,820 | +11.0% |
| Iowa | $83,000 | +8.6% |
| Illinois | $82,160 | +7.5% |
| Oregon | $81,450 | +6.6% |
| Vermont | $80,750 | +5.7% |
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Foresters Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $112,560 | +47.3% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $107,750 | +41.0% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,690 | +41.0% |
| Fresno, CA | $102,540 | +34.2% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $93,340 | +22.2% |
| Columbia, SC | $89,990 | +17.8% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $89,780 | +17.5% |
| Salem, OR | $89,220 | +16.8% |
| Birmingham, AL | $87,050 | +13.9% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $86,310 | +13.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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