The salary statistics and trend of foresters in the industry of logging are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare foresters salaries in different industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for foresters in the industry of logging. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) foresters is $96,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent foresters is $43,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of foresters in the industry of Logging from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $66,500 | -2.05% | 3.49% |
| 2016 | $67,860 | 3.45% | - |
| 2015 | $65,520 | 1.80% | - |
| 2014 | $64,340 | 8.24% | - |
| 2013 | $59,040 | -8.71% | - |
| 2012 | $64,180 | - | - |
The average salaries of foresters in two industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of foresters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forestry and Logging | |
| Logging | |
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