SOC 33-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fire Inspectors and Investigators — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 8 metro areas compared
In Palm Bay, FL the median wage is $58,720.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Palm Bay, FL the median wage is $58,720. That is 22.7% lower than the national median of $75,920. Pay ranges from under $47,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,350 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,880 to $82,020.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.50 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $88,260. Of the 414 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 189th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $47,880 | −36.9% |
| Median (50th) | $58,720 | −22.7% |
| 75th | $82,020 | +8.0% |
| 90th | $92,350 | +21.6% |
| Mean | $64,980 | −14.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $88,260 | 350 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $79,700 | 140 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $78,100 | 50 | |
| 4 | Naples | $77,230 | 30 | |
| 5 | North Port | $76,370 | 40 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $73,140 | 170 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $64,090 | 40 | |
| 8 | Deltona | $56,270 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $58,720 buys what $56,789 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,789US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,720 a year, 22.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,880 to $92,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $88,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $58,720, or $28.23 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 Palm Bay, FL is 22.7% lower. 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $92,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,880 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 Miami, at $88,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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