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Foresters Salary in Tennessee
Foresters in Tennessee earn a median $71,990 a year, 6% below the U.S. median.
- Median in TN
- $71,990 a year
- U.S. median
- $76,400 a year
- Employment
- 120
- Location quotient
- 0.56
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Tennessee
- Median (50%)
- $71,990 · $34.61 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $73,270 · $35.23 an hour (estimate error ±0.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $56,950 · $27.38 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $62,140 · $29.88 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $80,720 · $38.81 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $91,870 · $44.17 an hour
- Employment
- 120 (estimate error ±4.5%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.04
- Location quotient
- 0.56 (1.00 = national share)
Foresters pay by metro area in Tennessee
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $69,820 | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do foresters make in Tennessee?
- The median wage for foresters in Tennessee is $71,990 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 120 jobs in the state.
- Where in Tennessee do foresters earn the most?
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $69,820 a year.