Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary

Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists positions across the United States.

Median Annual Salary

$52,380

National average

Salary Range

$33,590 – $100,450

10th–90th percentile

Data Year

2024

Source: BLS

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary by City

LocationMedian SalaryMinMax
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$122,760$57,470$209,290
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$108,400$76,920$143,260
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$99,600$50,040$134,520
California$90,290$49,820$167,800
Oklahoma$79,350$41,500$117,810
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$77,480$71,640$97,680
Utah$77,480$62,070$98,970
Louisiana$74,650$46,150$104,120
Oregon$70,910$54,550$88,690
Maine$66,310$52,440$73,900
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$61,820$46,120$96,040
New Jersey$57,950$46,120$96,040
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$56,850$39,520$56,850
Colorado$53,500$42,570$101,200
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$53,500$47,490$103,960
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$52,460$39,540$108,190
Washington$51,370$39,520$56,850
Florida$48,900$43,220$89,440
Oklahoma City, OK$48,800$31,050$116,780
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$48,190$41,000$62,960
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area$47,140$41,000$58,230
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$46,450$35,990$49,510
Georgia$46,170$41,000$58,770
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$45,100$40,600$77,780
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area$44,120$41,000$57,140
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area$43,970$41,000$58,400
Arkansas$42,260$33,990$46,700
Alabama$34,920$33,210$48,040
Mississippi$26,460$23,410$40,980

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists make?

The median annual salary for a Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is $52,380, with a typical range of $33,590 – $100,450 depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the starting salary for a Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists?

Entry-level Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists positions typically start around $33,590 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.

Where do Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialistss earn the most?

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialistss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.