How much does a Foresters make per hour in Northern Michigan?

Foresters Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,120 +14.8% vs national

Median hourly $39.00

10th percentile $59,950

90th percentile $96,390

Employed locally 60

National median $70,660

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Foresters

Northern Michigan

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$59,950

25th

$71,680

50th (median)

$81,120

75th

$88,190

90th

$96,390

Top-paying metros for Foresters

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Northern Michigan

Occupation	Median salary
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$62,680
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$71,550
Biological Technicians	$49,000
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$88,190
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$86,940
Urban and Regional Planners	$62,950

Frequently asked questions

How much do Foresters make per hour in Northern Michigan?

The median hourly wage for Foresters in Northern Michigan is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.20 or more per hour.

Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Foresters salaries?

The median Foresters salary in Northern Michigan is 14.8% 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 Northern Michigan?

Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $59,950 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,680.