Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $99,600 +90.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.89
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $134,520
Employed locally 60
National median $52,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $77,700
    50th (median)
    $99,600
    75th
    $114,280
    90th
    $134,520

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary vs area income 106% Median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary is 6% above 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,380
    California $90,290
    Oklahoma $79,350

    Nearby metros — Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,400
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,380
    California $90,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,420

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $115,630
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,450
    Firefighters $99,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Los Angeles, CA is $47.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 90.1% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,700.