Foresters in West Virginia make a median of $56,940 a year, or about $27.37 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of West Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Foresters salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $37,550, 25th percentile $44,100, median $56,940, 75th percentile $74,900, 90th percentile $79,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level foresters (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $56,940 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,550, and experienced foresters can clear $79,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $57K enough to live in West Virginia?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,813/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 26.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a foresters salary go in West Virginia?▼
West Virginia 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 $63,956 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.
