Foresters Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $69,160 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.25
10th percentile $56,850
90th percentile $81,740
Employed locally 30
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,850
    25th
    $62,530
    50th (median)
    $69,160
    75th
    $77,820
    90th
    $81,740

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 87% Median Foresters salary is 13% 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
    Ohio $69,160
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $68,760

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Columbus, OH is $33.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.69 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Columbus, OH is 2.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $56,850 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,530.