Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting25
Estimated employment
Employment RSE62.71
Mean wage$33.86
Mean RSE3.42
Entry wage$28.76
Experienced wage$36.41
10th percentile wage$26.82
50th percentile wage$34.62
Foresters (19-1032)
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. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$34.62 $43.57  -$8.95
2019$33.92+2.1%$42.69 +2.1%-$8.76
2018$33.14+2.3%$41.71 +2.3%-$8.56
2017$32.44+2.2%$40.82 +2.2%-$8.38
2016$31.76+2.1%$39.97 +2.1%-$8.21
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$34.62 $23.44  $11.18
2019$33.92+2.1%$22.77 +2.9%$11.14
2018$33.14+2.3%$22.11 +3.0%$11.03
2017$32.44+2.2%$21.48 +2.9%$10.96
2016$31.76+2.1%$20.98 +2.4%$10.78
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $34.62  
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $34.62  
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Last updated April 2021