Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary
The median forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists salary in the United States is $56,870 per year ($27.34/hour). Salaries range from $35,420 at the entry level to $105,460+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 2,780 forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 14.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$56,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.34
per hour
Employment
2,780
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,420
25th percentile
$43,760
Median
$56,870
75th percentile
$81,500
90th percentile
$105,460
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+14.6%
Much faster than average
Annual Openings
300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ Less than 5 years experience
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$32K$97K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$97K
+71%
Utah
$90K
+58%
Louisiana
$75K
+33%
Oregon
$74K
+29%
Maine
$68K
+20%
Oklahoma
$62K
+8%
Arizona
$59K
+3%
New Jersey
$57K
+1%
Florida
$52K
-9%
Colorado
$50K
-12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $97,370 | +71.2% |
| Utah | $90,020 | +58.3% |
| Louisiana | $75,480 | +32.7% |
| Oregon | $73,530 | +29.3% |
| Maine | $68,310 | +20.1% |
| Oklahoma | $61,700 | +8.5% |
| Arizona | $58,570 | +3.0% |
| New Jersey | $57,380 | +0.9% |
| Florida | $51,690 | -9.1% |
| Colorado | $50,170 | -11.8% |
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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $107,320 | +88.7% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,460 | +85.4% |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $102,480 | +80.2% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $96,380 | +69.5% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $90,020 | +58.3% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $80,100 | +40.8% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $77,420 | +36.1% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $72,850 | +28.1% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,240 | +2.4% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $51,260 | -9.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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