Occupation ยท SOC 19-1032
Foresters: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of foresters typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 9,650 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $70,660 ($33.97 an hour).
US employment
9,650
Median annual wage
$70,660
Mean annual wage
$74,670
Median hourly wage
$33.97
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $9,400 (+13.3%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $71,410 | $750 (+1.1%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $65,890 (+93.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Chief Executives | $206,420 | $135,760 (+192.1%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | $90,520 (+128.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $72,860 | $2,200 (+3.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Washington980
- 2. California830
- 3. Oregon670
- 4. Wisconsin570
- 5. Florida540
- 6. Virginia350
- 7. Michigan320
- 8. Alabama300
- 9. Idaho290
- 10. New York280
States that pay the most
- 1. California$98,870
- 2. Alaska$85,550
- 3. Iowa$80,590
- 4. Maryland$79,890
- 5. Louisiana$79,580
- 6. New Hampshire$79,230
- 7. Connecticut$78,610
- 8. Michigan$78,040
- 9. Oregon$77,320
- 10. Pennsylvania$77,150
Median annual wage. Based on 44 states and territories with published figures.
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