Foresters Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $48,620 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.38
10th percentile $48,620
90th percentile $61,410
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,620
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $48,620
    75th
    $57,720
    90th
    $61,410

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 57% Median Foresters salary is 43% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,510
    Jacksonville, FL $56,350

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Reno, NV is $23.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.52 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Reno, NV is 31.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $48,620 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.