Foresters in Kentucky make a median of $54,580 a year, or about $26.24 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Foresters salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $49,500, 25th percentile $49,730, median $54,580, 75th percentile $67,230, 90th percentile $84,640. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level foresters (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $54,580 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,500, and experienced foresters can clear $84,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,643/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 30.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a foresters salary go in Kentucky?▼
Kentucky has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median foresters salary is worth about $60,490 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do foresters get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
