Foresters Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $73,590 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.38
10th percentile $62,300
90th percentile $82,680
Employed locally 50
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,300
    25th
    $65,600
    50th (median)
    $73,590
    75th
    $82,680
    90th
    $82,680

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 96% Median Foresters salary is 4% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,210
    Madison, WI $68,240
    Duluth, MN-WI $65,960
    Wisconsin $65,960
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,960
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $64,130

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Milwaukee, WI is $35.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.26 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $62,300 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,600.