Foresters Salary in Kentucky
Foresters in Kentucky earn a median of $56,460 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($76,400)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940; the top 10% earn over $88,710. Nationally the range is $50,790 to $109,700.
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Foresters pay in Kentucky
How much do foresters make in Kentucky?
The median is $56,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,940 and the top 10% earn over $88,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for foresters?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 44 (−26% vs. the national median of $76,400). Living costs are not included.