Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $53,500 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.72
10th percentile $47,490
90th percentile $103,960
Employed locally 60
National median $52,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,490
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $53,500
    75th
    $70,400
    90th
    $103,960

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary vs area income 52% Median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,400
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $102,480
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,600
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,380
    California $90,290

    Nearby metros — Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $56,850
    Colorado $53,500
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $46,450
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $45,100

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $103,170
    Firefighters $88,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,810
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $64,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Denver, CO is $25.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.78 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salaries?

    The median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary in Denver, CO is 2.1% above the national median of $52,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Denver?

    Entry-level Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,490 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.