Foresters Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $64,080 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.81
10th percentile $51,430
90th percentile $96,390
Employed locally 40
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,430
    25th
    $64,080
    50th (median)
    $64,080
    75th
    $85,950
    90th
    $96,390

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $81,120
    Birmingham, AL $80,650
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $79,780
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $78,090
    Michigan $78,040
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,800

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants $60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Lansing, MI is $30.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.66 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Lansing, MI is 9.3% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $51,430 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,080.