Senior Forester+31% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Forester go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · forestry
Where does a Forester go next?
6 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Management path
Forest Manager+67% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Forester go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers90% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Forest Operations+124% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Senior Forester. 16% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Environmental Program Manager+77% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Forest Manager. 3% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Senior Environmental Scientist+38% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Forester. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers80% of observed exits move upward from there
Food Scientist+31% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Forester. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there