The map below shows you the number of state fire marshal job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where state fire marshals earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to state fire marshal professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the state fire marshal job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the state fire marshal industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to state fire marshal professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the state fire marshal job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the state fire marshal industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, state fire marshal jobs are in demand. State fire marshal demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	744	0.00%
2020	634	0.00%
2019	640	0.00%
2018	606	0.00%
2017	539	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$48,598	$23.36	+1.4%
2024	$47,939	$23.05	+1.9%
2023	$47,033	$22.61	+0.2%
2022	$46,934	$22.56	+2.2%
2021	$45,930	$22.08	+3.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Wyoming	579,315	53	9%
2	Idaho	1,716,943	141	8%
3	Montana	1,050,493	77	7%
4	Utah	3,101,833	127	4%
5	New Mexico	2,088,070	93	4%
6	Alaska	739,795	22	3%
7	Washington	7,405,743	117	2%
8	Kentucky	4,454,189	110	2%
9	Arizona	7,016,270	107	2%
10	Oregon	4,142,776	101	2%
11	Colorado	5,607,154	93	2%
12	Nevada	2,998,039	61	2%
13	Hawaii	1,427,538	26	2%
14	North Dakota	755,393	16	2%
15	District of Columbia	693,972	13	2%
16	California	39,536,653	418	1%
17	Virginia	8,470,020	123	1%
18	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	117	1%
19	Iowa	3,145,711	47	1%
20	Maine	1,335,907	10	1%

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