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

$102,500a year

Median yearly pay for forest fire inspector and prevention specialists in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $49.27 an hour or $8,540 a month.

Hourly
$49.27
Vs. national median
+80%
Rank among cities
3 of 12
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,660Median: $102,500Highest 10%: $102,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,660$22.43
25th$77,140$37.09
Median$102,500$49.27
75th$102,500$49.27
90th$102,500$49.27

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for forest fire inspector and prevention specialists.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,740
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$68,430
Detective and Criminal Investigator$62,430
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$61,050
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$53,520
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$52,000
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,970
Private Detective and Investigator$43,500
Protective Service Worker$43,480
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $49.27 ($102,500 a year).

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

Yes: $102,500 against $56,870 nationally, 80% more.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $75,480, so New Orleans pays 36% more.

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

3 of 12 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,500 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.