Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$52,380
↑ 55.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 55.6% since 2011 ($33,670 → $52,380)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $54,080
🦠COVID impact: Salary dropped 6.9% from 2019 to 2020 during the pandemic downturn.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,380 | -3.1% |
| 2023 | $54,080 | +12.4% |
| 2022 | $48,110 | +12.9% |
| 2021 | $42,600 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | $42,150 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | $45,270 | +14.3% |
| 2018 | $39,600 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | $37,380 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | $36,230 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | $36,650 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | $36,430 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | $33,610 | -6.1% |
| 2012 | $35,780 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | $33,670 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.