SOC 33-2022 · Protective Service Occupations
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$56,870
- 10th percentile
- $35,420
- 25th percentile
- $43,760
- Median
- $56,870
- 75th percentile
- $81,500
- 90th percentile
- $105,460
- Mean
- $66,640
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 2,780.
That median is 11.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 50 | $64,150 | $107,320 | $145,000 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 130 | $77,600 | $105,460 | $125,360 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 50 | $46,660 | $102,480 | $102,480 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 40 | $38,480 | $96,380 | $140,600 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 40 | $73,800 | $90,020 | $103,560 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 60 | $56,790 | $80,100 | $211,610 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | Not available | $57,770 | $77,420 | $112,900 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 40 | $45,610 | $72,850 | $74,330 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 100 | $44,970 | $58,240 | $87,560 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 40 | $42,640 | $51,260 | $63,090 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | Not available | $50,170 | $50,170 | $70,260 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 50 | $42,160 | $42,160 | $78,640 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 130 | $77,600 | $105,460 | $125,360 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 100 | $44,970 | $58,240 | $87,560 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 60 | $56,790 | $80,100 | $211,610 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 50 | $42,160 | $42,160 | $78,640 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 50 | $46,660 | $102,480 | $102,480 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 50 | $64,150 | $107,320 | $145,000 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 40 | $42,640 | $51,260 | $63,090 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 40 | $45,610 | $72,850 | $74,330 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 40 | $73,800 | $90,020 | $103,560 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 40 | $38,480 | $96,380 | $140,600 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 480 | $56,790 | $97,370 | $169,670 |
| Utah | 50 | $73,800 | $90,020 | $106,560 |
| Louisiana | 90 | $34,370 | $75,480 | $102,480 |
| Oregon | 140 | $58,100 | $73,530 | $88,690 |
| Maine | 60 | $54,020 | $68,310 | $79,330 |
| Oklahoma | 310 | $40,370 | $61,700 | $116,430 |
| Arizona | 40 | $44,620 | $58,570 | $90,490 |
| New Jersey | 140 | $43,910 | $57,380 | $87,560 |
| Florida | 100 | $45,610 | $51,690 | $73,240 |
| Colorado | 210 | $42,160 | $50,170 | $81,430 |
| Georgia | 350 | $42,640 | $48,010 | $61,080 |
| Idaho | 50 | $43,680 | $47,050 | $57,620 |
| Arkansas | 140 | $35,010 | $43,310 | $49,180 |
| Alabama | 40 | $34,720 | $37,430 | $51,490 |
| Mississippi | 100 | $29,890 | $31,720 | $39,750 |
Other protective service occupations
- Security Guards
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Correctional Officers and Jailers
- Firefighters
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is $56,870. Employment is 2,780.
How does Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is 11.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA is highest on this page's list at $107,320.