Foresters pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for foresters is $36.73 an hour ($76,400 a year). About 10,430 people work in this job there.
Pay range for foresters in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.42 | $50,790 |
| 25% of workers | $30.15 | $62,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.73 | $76,400 |
| 75% of workers | $44.06 | $91,640 |
| 90% of workers | $52.74 | $109,700 |
Best-paying states for foresters
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $107,120 | 820 |
| Massachusetts | $89,650 | 130 |
| Alaska | $87,210 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $86,780 | 250 |
| Maryland | $86,100 | 120 |
| Connecticut | $84,820 | 60 |
| Iowa | $83,000 | 50 |
| Illinois | $82,160 | 220 |
| Oregon | $81,450 | 670 |
| Vermont | $80,750 | 80 |
Pay by state
- California · $107,120
- Oregon · $81,450
- Washington · $78,460
- Wisconsin · $66,010
Education, experience and outlook for foresters
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
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