Foresters Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $82,310 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.57
10th percentile $66,110
90th percentile $102,290
Employed locally 40
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,110
    25th
    $78,180
    50th (median)
    $82,310
    75th
    $99,560
    90th
    $102,290

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 94% Median Foresters salary is 6% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $71,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,840

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Dallas, TX is $39.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.18 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Dallas, TX is 16.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $66,110 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,180.