Highest-paying states for forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists
California leads at $97,370 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $97,370 | $71,880–$124,060 |
| Utah | $90,020 | $78,640–$102,130 |
| Louisiana | $75,480 | $49,400–$102,480 |
| Oregon | $73,530 | $62,520–$88,690 |
| Maine | $68,310 | $56,180–$71,030 |
| Oklahoma | $61,700 | $43,760–$99,270 |
| Arizona | $58,570 | $58,570–$75,900 |
| New Jersey | $57,380 | $48,530–$80,330 |
| Florida | $51,690 | $48,670–$72,850 |
| Colorado | $50,170 | $48,240–$62,290 |
| Georgia | $48,010 | $44,770–$55,710 |
| Idaho | $47,050 | $44,640–$51,250 |
| Arkansas | $43,310 | $37,440–$47,010 |
| Alabama | $37,430 | $35,610–$42,520 |
| Mississippi | $31,720 | $30,140–$34,900 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.