Foresters Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $85,610 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.16
10th percentile $52,710
90th percentile $137,640
Employed locally 50
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,710
    25th
    $59,670
    50th (median)
    $85,610
    75th
    $107,550
    90th
    $137,640

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 99% Median Foresters salary is 1% 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
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,120
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,800
    Michigan $78,040
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,800
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $76,830
    Gainesville, FL $48,690

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other $91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants $63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Atlanta, GA is $41.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.71 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Atlanta, GA is 21.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $52,710 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,670.