Foresters Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $46,070 -34.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $45,690
90th percentile $77,940
National median $70,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,690
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $61,030
    90th
    $77,940

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Foresters salary vs area income 73% Median Foresters salary is 27% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $62,770
    Jacksonville, FL $56,350
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $51,410
    Florida $50,090
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $50,090
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,750

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$51,000
    Biological Scientists, All Other$54,640
    Urban and Regional Planners$54,890
    Forensic Science Technicians$56,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,030
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Foresters make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Foresters in Tallahassee, FL is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.38 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Foresters salaries?

    The median Foresters salary in Tallahassee, FL is 34.8% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Foresters (10th percentile) earn around $45,690 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.