Foresters Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,130 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $56,060
90th percentile $79,790
Employed locally 100
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,060
    25th
    $60,880
    50th (median)
    $64,130
    75th
    $70,920
    90th
    $79,790

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $52,290
    Urban and Regional Planners $80,050
    Conservation Scientists $74,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $70,030
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $66,910
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Northwestern Wisconsin is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.59 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 9.2% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $56,060 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,880.