Foresters

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Foresters does

Foresters manage forest ecosystems by planning timber harvests, preventing wildfires, and protecting wildlife habitats. They work in the field and office to balance economic, environmental, and recreational uses of forests.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
• Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr