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Forester

A comprehensive guide to Forester licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$69,758 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
$98,870Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board3 monthsDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
$85,550Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
IA
IowaCompact: Yes
$80,590Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
MD
MarylandCompact: Pending
$79,890Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
LA
LouisianaCompact: Yes
$79,580Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
NH
New HampshireCompact: No
$79,230Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseDegree required1 monthDetails
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