How much does a Foresters make per hour in Eastern Washington?

Foresters Salary in Eastern Washington

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

Median annual salary $72,760 +3% vs national

Median hourly $34.98

10th percentile $55,210

90th percentile $90,400

Employed locally 70

National median $70,660

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Foresters

Eastern Washington

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$55,210

25th

$60,130

50th (median)

$72,760

75th

$77,800

90th

$90,400

Top-paying metros for Foresters

Metro area	Median 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 Washington

Occupation	Median salary
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$54,310
Biological Technicians	$49,520
Agricultural Technicians	$46,710
Soil and Plant Scientists	$72,940
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$80,100
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$76,730

Frequently asked questions

How much do Foresters make per hour in Eastern Washington?

The median hourly wage for Foresters in Eastern Washington is $34.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.12 or more per hour.

Is Eastern Washington above or below average for Foresters salaries?

The median Foresters salary in Eastern Washington is 3% 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 Washington?

Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $55,210 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,130.