Foresters Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $67,370 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.39
10th percentile $55,210
90th percentile $107,430
Employed locally 90
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,210
    25th
    $58,590
    50th (median)
    $67,370
    75th
    $80,760
    90th
    $107,430

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 72% Median Foresters salary is 28% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,140
    Iowa $80,590
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $79,780
    Longview-Kelso, WA $79,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,700
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,330

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Epidemiologists $102,530
    Conservation Scientists $80,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Olympia, WA is $32.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.60 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Olympia, WA is 4.7% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $55,210 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,590.