Foresters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$70,660
↑ 28.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Foresters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Foresters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 28.0% since 2011 ($55,190 → $70,660)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $70,660
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,660 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $67,330 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $64,220 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $64,110 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | $63,980 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $61,790 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $61,410 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $60,120 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $58,700 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $58,230 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $57,980 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $57,110 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $55,950 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $55,190 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.