The salary statistics of foresters in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare foresters salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,840 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for foresters in the industry sector 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 $79,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid foresters is $36,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of foresters in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $57,830 | 0.38% | -5.71% |
| 2017 | $57,610 | -10.78% | - |
| 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 two industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown below. For detailed foresters salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].