Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $122,760 +134.4% vs national
Median hourly $59.02
10th percentile $57,470
90th percentile $209,290
Employed locally 40
National median $52,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,470
    25th
    $57,470
    50th (median)
    $122,760
    75th
    $183,230
    90th
    $209,290

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Oklahoma $79,350

    Nearby metros — Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,400
    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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $133,190
    Firefighters $121,270
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $40,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $173,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $59.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary in San Francisco, CA is 134.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,470 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,470.