Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Minimal Risk
15%

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
15%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
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LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
14.6%
by year 2034
WAGES
$52,380
or $25.18 per hour
Volume
2,780
as of 2024
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JOB SCORE
5.8/10
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We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

15% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Originality

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Persuasion

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What is the likelihood that Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists' job openings is expected to rise 14.6% by 2034

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Low paid relative to other professions

In 2024, the median annual wage for 'Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists' was $52,380, or $25 per hour

'Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists' were paid 5.8% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $49,500

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2024 there were 2,780 people employed as 'Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 55 thousand people are employed as 'Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists'.

Job description

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

SOC Code: 33-2022.00

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