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The average salary for a Forester in U.S. is $70,680.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $70,680

$46,700$98,590

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $33.98

$22.45$47.40

What does a Forester earn?

On average, foresters earn around $70,680 per year in the U.S.. Foresters help protect natural resources, promote conservation efforts, and create policies and plans to manage forests. They may work in conservation, environmental science and management, and forest engineering where they support research and development. Foresters may also specialise in areas such as urban forestry, timber harvesting, and utility line vegetation management.

How to earn more as a Forester

To become a forester, you will need to study either forestry, conservation, or biology. Alternatively, you may consider a degree apprenticeship. To increase your earning potential as a forester, you should consider specialising in an area such as forestry management, or become a manager in an associated organisation. You may even choose to become self-employed or set up your own forestry firm.

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