Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $46,450 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $49,510
Employed locally 40
National median $52,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $49,510

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary is 29% 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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,380
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,420
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $61,820
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $50,750
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $47,140
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $44,120

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,160
    Firefighters $48,680
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Little Rock, AR is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary in Little Rock, AR is 11.3% below 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.