SOC 19-1032 · May 2025 · United States
Foresters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
$76,400 /year
The median wage for Foresters across the United States is $76,400 per year, measured over 10,430 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $107,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Foresters
Pay for this occupation varies by 110.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $107,120 and Oklahoma pays $50,990.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $107,120 | 820 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $89,650 | 130 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $87,210 | 80 | |
| 4 | South Carolina | $86,780 | 250 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $86,100 | 120 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $84,820 | 60 | |
| 7 | Iowa | $83,000 | 50 | |
| 8 | Illinois | $82,160 | 220 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $81,450 | 670 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $80,750 | 80 |
States with the most Foresters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 950 | $78,460 | |
| 2 | California | 820 | $107,120 | |
| 3 | Oregon | 670 | $81,450 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 570 | $66,010 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | 390 | $76,490 | |
| 6 | Florida | 380 | $64,130 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 370 | $76,970 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 340 | $75,920 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 340 | $71,990 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 310 | $78,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $112,560 | 70 |
| 2 | Sacramento | $107,750 | 110 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $107,690 | 110 |
| 4 | Fresno | $102,540 | 30 |
| 5 | San Diego | $93,340 | 40 |
| 6 | Columbia | $89,990 | 50 |
| 7 | Portland | $89,780 | 180 |
| 8 | Salem | $89,220 | 110 |
| 9 | Birmingham | $87,050 | 40 |
| 10 | Seattle | $86,310 | 240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.