Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $108,400 +106.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.11
10th percentile $76,920
90th percentile $143,260
Employed locally 40
National median $52,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,920
    25th
    $79,130
    50th (median)
    $108,400
    75th
    $131,130
    90th
    $143,260

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary vs area income 115% Median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary is 15% 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
    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
    Oklahoma $79,350

    Nearby metros — Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,760
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,600
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,380
    California $90,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,420

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $112,630
    Firefighters $108,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $86,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $109,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $52.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary in Sacramento, CA is 106.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $76,920 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,130.