The salary statistics and trend of foresters in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 | $37,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for foresters in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 $97,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent foresters is $37,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of foresters in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,780 | -13.11% | -0.89% |
| 2016 | $67,620 | -9.72% | - |
| 2015 | $74,190 | 2.24% | - |
| 2014 | $72,530 | 1.59% | - |
| 2013 | $71,380 | 15.51% | - |
| 2012 | $60,310 | - | - |
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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