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How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make in Denver?

$50,170a year

Median yearly pay for forest fire inspector and prevention specialists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $24.12 an hour or $4,181 a month.

Hourly
$24.12
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
11 of 12
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,170Median: $50,170Highest 10%: $70,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,170$24.12
25th$50,170$24.12
Median$50,170$24.12
75th$62,290$29.95
90th$70,260$33.78

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for forest fire inspector and prevention specialists.

Fort Collins, CO$42,160
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Related jobs in Denver

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$127,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$119,500
Detective and Criminal Investigator$113,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$102,000
Fire Inspector and Investigator$88,540
Firefighter$87,980
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,690
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$75,300
Transportation Security Screener$71,530
Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,660
Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $24.12 ($50,170 a year).

Do forest fire inspector and prevention specialists make more in Denver than the national average?

No: $50,170 against $56,870 nationally, 12% less.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $50,170, so Denver pays 0% more.

Where does Denver rank for forest fire inspector and prevention specialist pay?

11 of 12 metro areas with data.

How much does a forest fire inspector and prevention specialist make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,260 or more.

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.