Foresters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $71,330 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.29
10th percentile $50,480
90th percentile $102,800
Employed locally 50
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,480
    25th
    $57,990
    50th (median)
    $71,330
    75th
    $76,300
    90th
    $102,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 89% Median Foresters salary is 11% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $82,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,840

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,680
    Chemical Technicians$74,620
    Chemists$110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49,980
    Biological Technicians$49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Houston, TX is $34.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.84 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Houston, TX is 0.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $50,480 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,990.