SOC 33-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Denver, CO is $50,170 per year, 11.8% below the national median of $56,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Denver, CO is $50,170 per year, 11.8% below the national median of $56,870. Pay ranges from under $50,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $70,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,170 to $62,290.
Fort Collins leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $42,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 481st of 648 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,170 | −11.8% |
| 25th | $50,170 | −11.8% |
| Median (50th) | $50,170 | −11.8% |
| 75th | $62,290 | +9.5% |
| 90th | $70,260 | +23.5% |
| Mean | $56,270 | −1.1% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $42,160 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $50,170 buys what $48,661 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,661US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,170 a year, 11.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,170 to $70,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $42,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $50,170, or $24.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,870, so pay in Denver, CO is 11.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Denver, CO earns more than $70,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fort Collins, at $42,160 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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