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Avg. salary range
$72k–$84k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Foresters manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purCHASe, and draw up contracts for procurement. They may determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. Or they may devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Planning
Do you often take notes or make lists? Do you manage you time efficiently? Are you able to prioritize important tasks?
Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$60,400
Average
$72,400
High
$80,800
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 9am until 5pm, Monday through Friday. Longer hours may be required in emergency situations.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$78,300
Overall Rank
80th
out of 199 careers
In Agriculture & Natural Resources
10th
out of 17 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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