Foresters Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,340 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.64
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $88,710
Employed locally 30
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $53,340
    75th
    $67,850
    90th
    $88,710

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,000
    Chemists $96,310
    Chemical Technicians $57,780
    Physicists $117,170
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,850
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Southern Indiana is $25.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.65 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Southern Indiana is 24.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.