The average salary for a forest fire inspectors and prevention specialist in the United States is $61,090, but the range typically falls between $39,250 and $76,540. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.37, with a range between $18.87 and $36.8.
There are approximately 2,270 people employed as a forest fire inspectors and prevention specialist in the United States. With Georgia, California, New Jersey employing the highest number of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists.The state with the best pay for a forest fire inspectors and prevention specialist is California, with an average annual salary of $98,910, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $29,460.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $16.83 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,250 | $18.87 |
| Median | $54,080 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,540 | $36.8 |
| 90th Percentile | $92,170 | $44.31 |
The salary of a forest fire inspectors and prevention specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a forest fire inspectors and prevention specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists are California, Utah, Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey while the worst states are Mississippi, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,970 | $36,520 | $43,780 |
| Arkansas | $34,320 | $40,630 | $44,950 |
| California | $54,080 | $98,910 | $159,740 |
| Colorado | $38,280 | $57,100 | $91,100 |
| Florida | $35,530 | $50,440 | $85,590 |
| Georgia | $35,000 | $43,440 | $54,550 |
| Louisiana | $45,520 | $66,050 | $85,570 |
| Maine | $47,590 | $61,650 | $73,900 |
| Mississippi | $23,690 | $29,460 | $36,880 |
| New Jersey | $45,070 | $63,500 | $83,200 |
| Oklahoma | $31,080 | $43,200 | $63,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,880 | $47,010 | $79,210 |
| Utah | $53,580 | $70,860 | $94,240 |
Even between cities, the salary of a forest fire inspectors and prevention specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $131,660.The city with the lowest average salary for forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists is Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $29,900.
Areas with highest average salaries for forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists
The number of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists has decreased by -630. On average, the number of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists has been increasing by -5.4% each year. The salary of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists has increased by $8,960. On average, the salary of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists has been increasing by 4.3% each year.
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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