The salary statistics and trend of foresters in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare foresters salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,610 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for foresters in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $101,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,610. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent foresters is $36,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of foresters in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,610 | -10.78% | -6.11% |
| 2016 | $63,820 | -14.51% | - |
| 2015 | $73,080 | 1.44% | - |
| 2014 | $72,030 | 1.17% | - |
| 2013 | $71,190 | 14.13% | - |
| 2012 | $61,130 | - | - |
The average salaries of foresters in four industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
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