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Foresters average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$119,110
- Los Angeles$119,020
- Sacramento$118,560
- Fresno$106,830
- San Diego$98,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $119,110 | $112,560 | $102,660 | $85,639 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $119,020 | $107,690 | $101,690 | $85,584 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $118,560 | $107,750 | $95,620 | $85,303 | 107 |
| Fresno | $106,830 | $102,540 | $95,510 | $78,142 | 102 |
| San Diego | $98,060 | $93,340 | $84,870 | $72,788 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Foresters salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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