Foresters pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,770 or more. The middle half of foresters in Oklahoma City earn between $50,560 and $50,990.
- $48K10th
- $51K25th
- $51KMedian
- $51K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,560 | $4,797 | $27.67 |
| Median | $50,990 | $4,249 | $24.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,560 | $4,213 | $24.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,990 | $4,249 | $24.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Foresters pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Foresters in Oklahoma City earn 8% less than the Oklahoma average ($62,600) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($79,170). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $57,560 | $50,990 | $48,280 | $78,770 | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $62,600 | $50,990 | $48,280 | $102,300 | 120 |
| United States | $79,170 | $76,400 | $50,790 | $109,700 | 10,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Foresters salary after taxes in Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $57,560, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $46,385 a year, or $3,865 a month and $1,784 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for foresters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $57,560 buys what about $63,667 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Foresters salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$86,240
- Little Rock, AR$66,770
- Austin, TX$81,590
- Houston, TX$85,450
- St. Louis, MO$78,240
- Denver, CO$76,690
Highest-paying cities for foresters
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,110).
- San Francisco, CA$119,110
- Los Angeles, CA$119,020
- Sacramento, CA$118,560
- Fresno, CA$106,830
- San Diego, CA$98,060
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Foresters salary in Oklahoma City: questions
How much do foresters make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$27.67 an hour on average, and $24.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level foresters salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the foresters take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $46,385 a year ($3,865 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,560.
Do foresters earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,170).
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; area Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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