Foresters Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $65,510 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $54,500
90th percentile $95,760
Employed locally 50
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,500
    25th
    $60,590
    50th (median)
    $65,510
    75th
    $82,140
    90th
    $95,760

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 64% Median Foresters salary is 36% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,470
    Columbia, SC $89,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,140
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,800
    Connecticut $78,610
    Corvallis, OR $77,960

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Denver, CO is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.95 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Denver, CO is 7.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $54,500 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,590.