The salary statistics and trend of foresters in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare foresters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,700 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $84,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for foresters in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. 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 $98,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent foresters is $47,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of foresters in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $65,040 | 0.12% | 12.42% |
| 2016 | $64,960 | 1.19% | - |
| 2015 | $64,190 | 1.53% | - |
| 2014 | $63,210 | 7.88% | - |
| 2013 | $58,230 | 2.18% | - |
| 2012 | $56,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of foresters in six industries within the manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | |
| Paper Manufacturing | |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | |
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