Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist Salary in the U.S.
Median annual pay in the U.S.
$56,870
$27.34/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,420 | $17.03 |
| 25th percentile | $43,760 | $21.04 |
| Median | $56,870 | $27.34 |
| 75th percentile | $81,500 | $39.18 |
| 90th percentile | $105,460 | $50.70 |
Employment
- Employment in the U.S.
- 2,780
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Comparison
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| California | ||
| 1st | $97,370 | $87,943 2nd |
| Utah | ||
| 2nd | $90,020 | $91,054 1st |
| Louisiana | ||
| 3rd | $75,480 | $85,571 3rd |
| Oregon | ||
| 4th | $73,530 | $71,139 4th |
| Maine | ||
| 5th | $68,310 | $70,386 5th |
| Oklahoma | ||
| 6th | $61,700 | $70,239 6th |
| Arizona | ||
| 7th | $58,570 | $58,176 7th |
| New Jersey | ||
| 8th | $57,380 | $52,737 8th |
| Florida | ||
| 9th | $51,690 | $49,984 9th |
| Colorado | ||
| 10th | $50,170 | $48,684 13th |
| Georgia | ||
| 11th | $48,010 | $49,858 10th |
| Idaho | ||
| 12th | $47,050 | $49,270 12th |
| Arkansas | ||
| 13th | $43,310 | $49,818 11th |
| Alabama | ||
| 14th | $37,430 | $42,140 14th |
| Mississippi | ||
| 15th | $31,720 | $36,479 15th |
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Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +13.1%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
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