Foresters Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $88,500 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.55
10th percentile $65,440
90th percentile $96,740
Employed locally 30
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,440
    25th
    $78,590
    50th (median)
    $88,500
    75th
    $90,780
    90th
    $96,740

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 92% Median Foresters salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Foresters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,470
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,520
    Fresno, CA $102,540
    Redding, CA $101,520
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $101,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $98,920

    Nearby metros — Foresters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,470
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,710
    South Dakota $63,510
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,570

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $98,220
    Conservation Scientists $72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Anchorage, AK is $42.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Anchorage, AK is 25.2% above the national median of $70,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Foresters in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $65,440 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,590.