All job series
Series 0456
WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT
TECHNICAL
Employees
3,586
Avg annual pay
$75,444
Pay range
$44K – $185K
Grade distribution
GS-03
141$47K
GS-04
444$51K
GS-05
502$56K
GS-06
329$62K
GS-07
502$69K
GS-08
422$77K
GS-09
213$85K
GS-10
104$89K
GS-11
476$95K
GS-12
291$109K
GS-13
140$127K
GS-14
18$148K
GS-15
4$176K
Top states
| State | Employees | Avg pay |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA | 633 | $72K |
| IDAHO | 392 | $79K |
| OREGON | 308 | $78K |
| MONTANA | 272 | $74K |
| ARIZONA | 237 | $72K |
| NEVADA | 234 | $77K |
| NEW MEXICO | 212 | $71K |
| COLORADO | 193 | $80K |
| UTAH | 155 | $75K |
| WYOMING | 110 | $80K |
| WASHINGTON | 109 | $78K |
| FLORIDA | 81 | $72K |
| SOUTH DAKOTA | 62 | $72K |
| ALASKA | 57 | $95K |
| TEXAS | 53 | $83K |
Top agencies
Data from OPM FedScope, March 2026. Pay is annualized adjusted basic pay including locality. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits.