Foresters Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,200 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.19
10th percentile $48,180
90th percentile $97,910
Employed locally 50
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,180
    25th
    $48,180
    50th (median)
    $73,200
    75th
    $84,310
    90th
    $97,910

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,650
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,460
    Chemists $73,960
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $41,590
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $46,750
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $62,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Eastern North Carolina is $35.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.07 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Eastern North Carolina is 3.6% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $48,180 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,180.