SOC 33-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fire Inspectors and Investigators — Oregon
Oregon · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Oregon is $115,080 per year, well above the national median of $75,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Oregon is $115,080 per year, well above the national median of $75,920. The gap of 51.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $68,230 and $127,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $67,210 and the ninetieth at $150,500.
Oregon ranks number 2nd out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $119,780. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 94th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,210 | −11.5% |
| 25th | $68,230 | −10.1% |
| Median (50th) | $115,080 | +51.6% |
| 75th | $127,660 | +68.2% |
| 90th | $150,500 | +98.2% |
| Mean | $109,620 | +44.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $119,780 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $115,080 buys what $111,296 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 46.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,296US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,080 a year, 51.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,210 to $150,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 2nd of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $119,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $115,080, or $55.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,920, so pay in Oregon is 51.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $150,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,210 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $119,780 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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