SOC 33-2022 · May 2025 · United States
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists across the United States is $56,870 per year, measured over 2,780 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $97,370.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 207.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $97,370 and Mississippi pays $31,720.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $97,370 | 480 | |
| 2 | Utah | $90,020 | 50 | |
| 3 | Louisiana | $75,480 | 90 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $73,530 | 140 | |
| 5 | Maine | $68,310 | 60 | |
| 6 | Oklahoma | $61,700 | 310 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $58,570 | 40 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $57,380 | 140 | |
| 9 | Florida | $51,690 | 100 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $50,170 | 210 |
States with the most Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 480 | $97,370 | |
| 2 | Georgia | 350 | $48,010 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 310 | $61,700 | |
| 4 | Colorado | 210 | $50,170 | |
| 5 | Arkansas | 140 | $43,310 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 140 | $57,380 | |
| 7 | Oregon | 140 | $73,530 | |
| 8 | Florida | 100 | $51,690 | |
| 9 | Mississippi | 100 | $31,720 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | 90 | $75,480 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $107,320 | 50 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $105,460 | 130 |
| 3 | New Orleans | $102,480 | 50 |
| 4 | San Diego | $96,380 | 40 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City | $90,020 | 40 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $80,100 | 60 |
| 7 | Riverside | $77,420 | — |
| 8 | Miami | $72,850 | 40 |
| 9 | New York | $58,240 | 100 |
| 10 | Atlanta | $51,260 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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