How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make in California?
$97,370a year
Median yearly pay for forest fire inspector and prevention specialists in California. That is $46.81 an hour or $8,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.81
- Vs. national median
- +71%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 15
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,790Median: $97,370Highest 10%: $169,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,790 | $27.30 | |
| 25th | $71,880 | $34.56 | |
| Median | $97,370 | $46.81 | |
| 75th | $124,100 | $59.64 | |
| 90th | $169,700 | $81.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $107,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $96,380 |
| San Francisco, CA | $80,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $77,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forest fire inspector and prevention specialists.
| 1. California | $97,370 |
| 2. Utah | $90,020 |
| 3. Louisiana | $75,480 |
| 4. Oregon | $73,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $46.81 ($97,370 a year).
Do forest fire inspector and prevention specialists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $97,370 against $56,870 nationally, 71% more.
Where does California rank for forest fire inspector and prevention specialist pay?
California ranks 1 of 15 states.
Which city in California pays forest fire inspector and prevention specialists the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $107,300 a year.
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.