Foresters Salary (2025)
Based on 10,430 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $50,790 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $62,710 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $76,400 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $91,640 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $109,700 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$51K
25th
$63K
Median
$76K
75th
$92K
90th
$110K
Highest Paying States for Foresters
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $110,770 |
| Illinois | $86,700 |
| Connecticut | $86,170 |
| Alaska | $86,060 |
| Massachusetts | $86,020 |
| Washington | $84,550 |
| South Carolina | $84,380 |
| Iowa | $83,390 |
| District of Columbia | $82,930 |
| Texas | $82,420 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Foresters salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $110,770 per year, while Texas has an average of $82,420 — a difference of $28,350. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Foresters
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10,430 workers were employed as Foresterss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations. The annual mean wage of $79,170 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 19-1032