Foresters Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $68,370 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.87
10th percentile $44,970
90th percentile $109,560
Employed locally 60
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,970
    25th
    $57,980
    50th (median)
    $68,370
    75th
    $82,850
    90th
    $109,560

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 81% Median Foresters salary is 19% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    Corvallis, OR $77,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,700
    Pennsylvania $77,150
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $74,910

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,100
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,540
    Biological Technicians $61,370
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,020
    Chemists $82,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Richmond, VA is $32.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.66 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Richmond, VA is 3.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $44,970 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,980.