Foresters Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $48,690 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $48,690
90th percentile $57,950
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,690
    25th
    $48,690
    50th (median)
    $48,690
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $57,950

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 83% Median Foresters salary is 17% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $62,770
    Jacksonville, FL $56,350
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $51,410
    Florida $50,090
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $50,090
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,750

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other$56,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$58,940
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52,260
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$55,060
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$79,370
    Biological Technicians$48,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Gainesville, FL is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.30 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Gainesville, FL is 31.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $48,690 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,690.