I'm a forester on public land and made $92,000 in 2024

In 2024, Sarah Myers made $92,100 working in federal land management. Myers works as a forester ensuring the continual growth of forests, working on timber sales and helping to manage fires during wildfire season. She lives in Hot Springs, South Dakota, with her boyfriend. Here's how she's built her nature-focused career, and how she funds her life in a small town in the Midwest.