SOC 33-2021 · May 2025 · United States
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators across the United States is $75,920 per year, measured over 13,800 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $122,900.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Pay for this occupation varies by 229.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $122,900 and Oklahoma pays $37,320.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $122,900 | 380 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $115,080 | — | |
| 3 | California | $99,230 | 1,350 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $98,730 | 270 | |
| 5 | Nevada | $93,450 | 190 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $85,750 | — | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $84,410 | 230 | |
| 8 | Texas | $82,390 | 1,030 | |
| 9 | Iowa | $81,860 | 30 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $81,140 | 200 |
States with the most Fire Inspectors and Investigators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,350 | $99,230 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | 1,290 | $60,100 | |
| 3 | New York | 1,200 | $73,920 | |
| 4 | Florida | 1,060 | $75,660 | |
| 5 | Texas | 1,030 | $82,390 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 870 | $66,820 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 520 | $59,280 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 440 | $62,400 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | 420 | $80,490 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 390 | $63,400 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $159,220 | 40 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $129,410 | 270 |
| 3 | Seattle | $127,920 | 210 |
| 4 | Portland | $119,780 | — |
| 5 | Sacramento | $107,690 | 100 |
| 6 | Bridgeport | $99,860 | 70 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $99,660 | 30 |
| 8 | Riverside | $99,580 | 270 |
| 9 | Baltimore | $98,730 | 220 |
| 10 | Oxnard | $98,150 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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