How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $27.34 an hour or $4,739 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.34
- Average (mean)
- $66,640
- Jobs
- 2,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $43,760 | $21.04 | |
| Median | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 75th | $81,500 | $39.18 | |
| 90th | $105,500 | $50.70 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $97,370 |
| Utah | $90,020 |
| Louisiana | $75,480 |
| Oregon | $73,530 |
| Maine | $68,310 |
| Oklahoma | $61,700 |
| Arizona | $58,570 |
| New Jersey | $57,380 |
| Florida | $51,690 |
| Colorado | $50,170 |
| Georgia | $48,010 |
| Idaho | $47,050 |
| Arkansas | $43,310 |
| Alabama | $37,430 |
| Mississippi | $31,720 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $107,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,500 |
| New Orleans, LA | $102,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $96,380 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $90,020 |
| San Francisco, CA | $80,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $77,420 |
| Miami, FL | $72,850 |
| New York, NY | $58,240 |
| Atlanta, GA | $51,260 |
| Denver, CO | $50,170 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $42,160 |
In other countries
Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist belongs to the international group "Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $27.34 ($56,870 a year).
How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make a month?
About $4,739 a month before tax, based on a median of $56,870 a year.
How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,420 or less a year ($17.03 an hour); the top 10% make $105,500 or more.
Which state pays forest fire inspector and prevention specialists the most?
California, with a median of $97,370 a year, followed by Utah ($90,020) and Louisiana ($75,480).
Which city pays forest fire inspector and prevention specialists the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $107,300 a year.
How many forest fire inspector and prevention specialists are there in the United States?
About 2,780 people work as forest fire inspector and prevention specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.