Foresters in New York
Foresters manage forested lands owned by government agencies, private companies, and organizations. They inventory timber, assess its value, negotiate purchases, and create harvest contracts In New York the median pay is $73,710 a year, 4% below the national median of $76,400.
$73,710median pay in New York, per year
$69,570–$82,640middle half earn
280employed in New York
$76,400U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWriting
Knowledge areas
BiologyMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageGeographyAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal Service
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Foresters.
Licenses and training in New York
Foresters pay in other states
California · $107,120Massachusetts · $89,650Alaska · $87,210South Carolina · $86,780Maryland · $86,100Connecticut · $84,820Iowa · $83,000Illinois · $82,160Oregon · $81,450Vermont · $80,750
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against foresters and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against foresters and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-1032.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.