Foresters Salary in North Carolina
Foresters in North Carolina earn a median of $77,870 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,870
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($76,400)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,800; the top 10% earn over $96,900. Nationally the range is $50,790 to $109,700.
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Foresters pay in North Carolina
How much do foresters make in North Carolina?
The median is $77,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,800 and the top 10% earn over $96,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for foresters?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 44 (+2% vs. the national median of $76,400). Living costs are not included.