SOC 33-2022 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is $52,395 per year ($25.19/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $40,997 and $77,771 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $100,443 per year. There are approximately 2,780 forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $16.15 | $33,592 |
| P25 | $19.71 | $40,997 |
| P50MEDIAN | $25.19 | $52,395 |
| P75 | $37.39 | $77,771 |
| P90 | $48.29 | $100,443 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is $52,395 per year ($25.19/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $40,997 and $77,771 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is $100,443 per year ($48.29/hr). The 75th percentile is $77,771 per year.
Entry-level Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (10th percentile) earn approximately $33,592 per year ($16.15/hr). The 25th percentile is $40,997 per year.
Free BLS wage benchmarks, JOLTS talent signals, and AI analyst briefs