Foresters Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $68,240 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.81
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $83,250
Employed locally 40
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $59,550
    50th (median)
    $68,240
    75th
    $79,190
    90th
    $83,250

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 79% Median Foresters salary is 21% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,210
    Duluth, MN-WI $65,960
    Wisconsin $65,960
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,960
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,130

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,940
    Chemists $73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,340
    Microbiologists $79,530
    Conservation Scientists $81,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Madison, WI is $32.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.80 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Madison, WI is 3.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,550.