Foresters Salary in California
Foresters in California earn a median of $107,120 a year, +40% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +40% ($76,400)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,110; the top 10% earn over $156,750. Nationally the range is $50,790 to $109,700.
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Foresters pay in California
How much do foresters make in California?
The median is $107,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,110 and the top 10% earn over $156,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for foresters?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 44 (+40% vs. the national median of $76,400). Living costs are not included.