Foresters Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $83,730 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.26
10th percentile $72,030
90th percentile $93,390
Employed locally 50
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,030
    25th
    $78,610
    50th (median)
    $83,730
    75th
    $86,630
    90th
    $93,390

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 90% Median Foresters salary is 10% 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
    Connecticut $78,610
    District of Columbia $61,440

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,800
    School Psychologists $98,790
    Chemists $77,920
    Urban and Regional Planners $96,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Hartford, CT is $40.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.47 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Hartford, CT is 18.5% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $72,030 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,610.