The median annual wage for Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in Colorado is $53,500 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,750.
Pay spans roughly $42,570 at the 10th percentile to $101,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.72 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists in Colorado.
| Median (annual) | $53,500 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.72 |
| 10th percentile | $42,570 |
| 90th percentile | $101,200 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.