Foresters in South Dakota
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 South Dakota the median pay is $64,460 a year, 16% below the national median of $76,400.
$64,460median pay in South Dakota, per year
$54,660–$74,200middle half earn
120employed in South Dakota
$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 South Dakota
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
Conservation ScientistsRange ManagersPark NaturalistsAnimal ScientistsFood Scientists and TechnologistsSoil and Plant ScientistsBiochemists and BiophysicistsMicrobiologists
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, South Dakota, annual.