Foresters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,840 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $50,930
90th percentile $102,590
Employed locally 30
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,930
    25th
    $62,130
    50th (median)
    $64,840
    75th
    $86,380
    90th
    $102,590

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 66% Median Foresters salary is 34% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $82,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $71,330

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Austin, TX is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.25 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Austin, TX is 8.2% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $50,930 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,130.