Foresters pay in California
In California, the median pay for foresters is $51.50 an hour ($107,120 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.
That is 40% higher than the U.S. median ($76,400). California ranks 1st of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for foresters in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.19 | $71,110 |
| 25% of workers | $43.83 | $91,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.50 | $107,120 |
| 75% of workers | $62.71 | $130,430 |
| 90% of workers | $75.36 | $156,750 |
Foresters pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $112,560 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $107,750 | 110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $107,690 | 110 |
| Fresno | $102,540 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $93,340 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for foresters
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Microbiologists | $108,530 |
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