Top 12 cities for this job by average salary
| San Francisco, CA | $115,140 |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $93,490 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,850 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $89,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $81,070 |
| New York, NY | $65,130 |
| Miami, FL | $63,380 |
| Denver, CO | $56,270 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $52,480 |
| Atlanta, GA | $52,210 |
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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary by state
California pays forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists the most statewide, $102,750 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $102,750 | $97,370 | 480 | 5 | $115,140 | $81,070 |
| Utah | $88,490 | $90,020 | 50 | 1 | $89,910 | $89,910 |
| Louisiana | $75,250 | $75,480 | 90 | 1 | $93,490 | $93,490 |
| Oregon | $74,340 | $73,530 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $74,280 | $61,700 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $67,550 | $68,310 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $65,480 | $58,570 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $65,130 | $65,130 |
| New Jersey | $64,100 | $57,380 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $57,510 | $51,690 | 100 | 1 | $63,380 | $63,380 |
| Colorado | $57,220 | $50,170 | 210 | 2 | $56,270 | $52,480 |
| Idaho | $55,810 | $47,050 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $50,280 | $48,010 | 350 | 1 | $52,210 | $52,210 |
| Arkansas | $42,540 | $43,310 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $41,820 | $37,430 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $33,470 | $31,720 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $115,140 | $80,100 | $55.36 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,600 | $105,460 | $50.77 | 130 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,400 | $107,320 | $50.19 | 50 |
| New Orleans, LA | $93,490 | $102,480 | $44.95 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,850 | $96,380 | $44.64 | 40 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $89,910 | $90,020 | $43.23 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $81,070 | $77,420 | $38.97 | n/a |
| New York, NY | $65,130 | $58,240 | $31.31 | 100 |
| Miami, FL | $63,380 | $72,850 | $30.47 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $56,270 | $50,170 | $27.06 | n/a |
| Fort Collins, CO | $52,480 | $42,160 | $25.23 | 50 |
| Atlanta, GA | $52,210 | $51,260 | $25.10 | 40 |
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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary: questions
Where do forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists make the most money?
In San Francisco, CA, with an average of $115,140 a year, among the 12 metro areas we cover.
What is the average forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists salary in the U.S.?
$66,640 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $56,870, so half of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists nationwide earn between $43,760 (25th percentile) and $81,500 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists the most?
California, with a statewide average of $102,750 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists pay the lowest?
Atlanta, GA, at $52,210 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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