Foresters Salary in California (2025)
Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 820 employed
Annual Mean
$110,770
$53.25/hr
Annual Median
$107,120
$51.50/hr
Bottom 10%
$71,110
$34.19/hr
Top 10%
$156,750
$75.36/hr
Location vs National Average
California
$110,770
Difference
+39.9% vs US avg
US National
$79,170
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $71,110 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $91,170 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $107,120 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $130,430 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $156,750 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$71K
25th
$91K
Median
$107K
75th
$130K
90th
$157K
California has a relatively small Foresters workforce (approximately 820 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.
In California, Foresters salaries range from $71,110 at the 10th percentile to $156,750 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $85,640 (80% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.
Top Paying Cities in California
Metro areas with highest Foresters wages
How Foresters Compares in California
The average Foresters salary of $110,770 in California ranks above the national average of $79,170. There are approximately 820 Foresterss employed in California.
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Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.