Foresters Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,690 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.43
10th percentile $52,600
90th percentile $108,700
Employed locally 80
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,600
    25th
    $64,990
    50th (median)
    $73,690
    75th
    $88,000
    90th
    $108,700

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,070
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $67,140
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,350
    Conservation Scientists $74,070
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,590
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $54,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Northwest Minnesota is $35.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.26 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Northwest Minnesota is 4.3% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $52,600 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,990.