Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary by State
Also called: Forest Fire Inspectors
The national median pay for forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists is $56,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,720 in Mississippi to $97,370 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,420
- 25th percentile
- $43,760
- Median
- $56,870
- 75th percentile
- $81,500
- Top 10%
- $105,460
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,780 jobs.
Median pay in 15 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $97,370 | +71% | $56,790 | $169,670 | 480 |
| 2 | Utah | $90,020 | +58% | $73,800 | $106,560 | 50 |
| 3 | Louisiana | $75,480 | +33% | $34,370 | $102,480 | 90 |
| 4 | Oregon | $73,530 | +29% | $58,100 | $88,690 | 140 |
| 5 | Maine | $68,310 | +20% | $54,020 | $79,330 | 60 |
| 6 | Oklahoma | $61,700 | +8% | $40,370 | $116,430 | 310 |
| 7 | Arizona | $58,570 | +3% | $44,620 | $90,490 | 40 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $57,380 | +1% | $43,910 | $87,560 | 140 |
| 9 | Florida | $51,690 | −9% | $45,610 | $73,240 | 100 |
| 10 | Colorado | $50,170 | −12% | $42,160 | $81,430 | 210 |
| 11 | Georgia | $48,010 | −16% | $42,640 | $61,080 | 350 |
| 12 | Idaho | $47,050 | −17% | $43,680 | $57,620 | 50 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $43,310 | −24% | $35,010 | $49,180 | 140 |
| 14 | Alabama | $37,430 | −34% | $34,720 | $51,490 | 40 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $31,720 | −44% | $29,890 | $39,750 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary questions
Which state pays forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists the most?
California, with a median of $97,370 a year (+71% vs. the national median of $56,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $31,720 a year (−44% vs. national).
Where do most forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists work?
California has the most jobs, about 480, with a median of $97,370.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.