Forest Fire Prevention Specialists

Salaries for forest fire prevention specialists depend on the employer, the size of the department or organization, and the worker’s job title and level of experience. Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists earned median annual salaries of $54,080 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Ten percent earned less than $35,000, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $92,170. Fifty percent of forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists earned between $39,250 and $76,540. Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists in local government jobs earned approximately $76,300 a year. Those employed by state agencies earned $46,430.

Salaried forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists usually receive benefits such as vacation days, sick leave, health and life insurance, and a savings and pension program.