Forester
Code: 19-1032.00
Also known as: Area Forester, Chief Unit Forester, Environmental Protection Forester, Fire Prevention Forester, Forest Practices Field Coordinator, Forester, Regional Forester, Resource Forester, Silviculturist, Urban Forester
Description: Foresters are responsible for managing the land quality of our natural resources, such as parks, forests and rangelands.They must have a Bachelor's degree accredited by the Society of American Foresters. It is not uncommon for a Forester to continue their education and earn a Master's or doctoral degree.
Typical wages
| 10% | $42,500 |
| 25% | $51,890 |
| Median | $63,980 |
| 75% | $77,010 |
| 90% | $93,060 |
| 10% | $20.43 |
| 25% | $24.95 |
| Median | $30.76 |
| 75% | $37.03 |
| 90% | $44.74 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
11,600 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
12,000 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 1,100 |