SOC 191032

Foresters

Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

National Median

$70,660

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$70,660

Entry Level (10th pct)

$49,240

Experienced (90th pct)

$103,220

Total Employed

9,650

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$49,240 - $58,810
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$58,810 - $85,450
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$85,450 - $103,220

Highest Paying Locations for Foresters

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$117,470

+66.2% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$103,520

+46.5% vs national

Redding, CA

$101,520

+43.7% vs national

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

$101,150

+43.2% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$98,920

+40.0% vs national

Foresters Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$117,470	60
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$103,520	120
Redding, CA	$101,520	40
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$101,150	30
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$98,920	110
California	$98,870	830
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$98,760	50
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$89,810	40
Anchorage, AK	$88,500	30
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$85,610	50
Alaska	$85,550	80
Salem, OR	$85,150	100
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$83,730	50
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$83,680	40
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$81,750	30
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$81,140	130
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$81,120	60
Birmingham, AL	$80,650	40
Iowa	$80,590	50
Tuscaloosa, AL	$80,320	30
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$80,240	N/A
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$80,240	30
Maryland	$79,890	90
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$79,790	90
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$79,780	40
Longview-Kelso, WA	$79,760	50
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$79,580	60
Louisiana	$79,580	100
New Hampshire	$79,230	100
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$78,860	110
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$78,820	40
Connecticut	$78,610	80
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$78,040	N/A
Michigan	$78,040	320
Corvallis, OR	$77,960	50
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$77,800	30
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$77,700	140
Oregon	$77,320	670
Pennsylvania	$77,150	270
South Carolina	$77,030	110
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$76,830	80
New York	$76,730	280
Vermont	$76,360	100
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$76,360	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$75,330	N/A
Illinois	$75,160	170
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$74,960	40
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$74,910	70
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$74,360	90
Washington	$74,360	980

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Foresters?

The national median annual salary for Foresters is $70,660, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Foresterss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Foresterss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $117,470.

How much can an experienced Foresters make?

Top-earning Foresterss (90th percentile) make $103,220 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.