Foresters Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $73,950 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.56
10th percentile $52,850
90th percentile $114,130
Employed locally 30
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,850
    25th
    $61,880
    50th (median)
    $73,950
    75th
    $79,980
    90th
    $114,130

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 95% Median Foresters salary is 5% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,810
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    Vermont $76,360
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,360
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $72,450

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $95,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,290
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in St. Louis, MO-IL is $35.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.87 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 4.7% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $52,850 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,880.