SOC 33-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists — Riverside
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 4 metro areas compared
At $77,420 a year, the median wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Riverside, CA sits 36.1% above the national figure of $56,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,420 a year, the median wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Riverside, CA sits 36.1% above the national figure of $56,870. Half of workers earn between $71,200 and $78,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $57,770 and the ninetieth at $112,900.
Sacramento leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $107,320. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 244th of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,770 | +1.6% |
| 25th | $71,200 | +25.2% |
| Median (50th) | $77,420 | +36.1% |
| 75th | $78,830 | +38.6% |
| 90th | $112,900 | +98.5% |
| Mean | $81,070 | +42.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $107,320 | 50 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $105,460 | 130 | |
| 3 | San Diego | $96,380 | 40 | |
| 4 | San Francisco | $80,100 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Riverside run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $77,420 buys what $69,937 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,937US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,420 a year, 36.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,770 to $112,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $107,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Riverside, CA?
The median annual wage is $77,420, or $37.22 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 Riverside, CA is 36.1% higher. 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 Riverside, CA earns more than $112,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,770 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 Sacramento, at $107,320 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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