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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$102,750
+48.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$49.40
 
10th Percentile
$56,790
Entry level
90th Percentile
$169,670
Senior level
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Salary Range

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in California earn between $56,790 and $169,670, with a mean of $102,750. The national average for this role is $69,012.

$102,750 mean
10th Percentile$56,79090th Percentile$169,670

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$102,750
National Average$69,012
Utah$88,490
Louisiana$75,250
Oregon$74,340
Oklahoma$74,280
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.