Foresters Salary in South Carolina
Foresters in South Carolina earn a median of $86,780 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($76,400)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,310; the top 10% earn over $102,670. Nationally the range is $50,790 to $109,700.
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Foresters pay in South Carolina
How much do foresters make in South Carolina?
The median is $86,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,310 and the top 10% earn over $102,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for foresters?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 44 (+14% vs. the national median of $76,400). Living costs are not included.