Occupation Salary Profile

Foresters

SOC Code: 19-1032

Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber’s worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

National Median (BLS)
$75,670
▲ +5.73% Nominal +2.39% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$85,000
▲ +17.24% Nominal +13.68% Real
Average Base Salary
$79,270
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,420
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Foresters.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $56,380
25th Percentile $64,510
National Median (50th Percentile) $75,670
75th Percentile $89,890
90th Percentile $107,580
P10: $56,380 P50 (Median): $75,670 P90: $107,580
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H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 18 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $85,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +17.24%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +13.68%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $61,146
25th Percentile $74,840
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $85,000
75th Percentile $93,667
90th Percentile $128,478
H-1B P10: $61,146 H-1B P50: $85,000 H-1B P90: $128,478
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Foresters roles ($85,000) is +12.3% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($75,670).