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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in California

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in California

Considering a career as a Forest Fire Inspector or Prevention Specialist in California?

$76,770 Median Salary
  • Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Work in California?

There were approximately 340 workers employed as Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in this state in 2018.

There were 360 Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 100 Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists working in it, which means California has more Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists than average.

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What do Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Make in California?

In 2018 wages for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists ranged from $49,190 to $126,080 with $76,770 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $23.65 to $60.61. The median hourly rate was $36.91.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $34.37 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $2.54.

The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top California Metros for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA 60 $93,220
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA 50 $71,460
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 40 $84,840
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 30 $68,600

Top States for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Employment

View the list below to see where most Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 340 $76,770
Arkansas 200 $34,330
Mississippi 170 $26,770
Texas 100 $58,140
Colorado 80 $39,520
Oregon 50 $65,220
Alabama 40 $31,360

Below are the states where Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
California $76,770
Oregon $65,220
Texas $58,140
Colorado $39,520
Arkansas $34,330
Alabama $31,360
Mississippi $26,770

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Occupation California Employment Total
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