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

$42,160a year

Median yearly pay for forest fire inspector and prevention specialists in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $20.27 an hour or $3,513 a month.

Hourly
$20.27
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
12 of 12
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,160Median: $42,160Highest 10%: $78,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,160$20.27
25th$42,160$20.27
Median$42,160$20.27
75th$58,360$28.06
90th$78,640$37.81

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for forest fire inspector and prevention specialists.

Denver, CO$50,170
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Related jobs in Fort Collins

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$131,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$120,600
Detective and Criminal Investigator$103,100
Firefighter$99,930
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$96,740
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,870
Security Guard$43,320
Protective Service Worker$42,690
Lifeguard$34,580
Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, CO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $20.27 ($42,160 a year).

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

No: $42,160 against $56,870 nationally, 26% less.

How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $50,170, so Fort Collins pays 16% less.

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

12 of 12 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,640 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.