Foresters Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $62,050 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $45,410
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 50
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,410
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $62,050
    75th
    $72,550
    90th
    $77,380

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 75% Median Foresters salary is 25% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $101,150
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $78,090
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,800
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $69,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,320
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $63,710

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,870
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Boise City, ID is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Boise City, ID is 12.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $45,410 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.