Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists Salary in South Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,140 -10% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $41,000
90th percentile $58,230
Employed locally 100
National median $52,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,000
    25th
    $41,000
    50th (median)
    $47,140
    75th
    $53,520
    90th
    $58,230

    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

    Related occupations in South Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$43,940
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$43,720
    Security Guards$36,920
    Firefighters$37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$61,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$53,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in South Georgia is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists salary in South Georgia is 10% 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,000 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,000.