SOC 33-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fire Inspectors and Investigators — Virginia
Virginia
At $70,460, median pay for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Virginia tracks the national median of $75,920 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $70,460, median pay for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Virginia tracks the national median of $75,920 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,060 and $81,280. The lowest tenth earn under $52,510, while the highest tenth earn more than $90,070.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 25th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 280th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,510 | −30.8% |
| 25th | $59,060 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $70,460 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $81,280 | +7.1% |
| 90th | $90,070 | +18.6% |
| Mean | $71,060 | −6.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $70,460 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$70,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,693US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,460 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,510 to $90,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 43 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $70,460, or $33.88 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 Virginia is 7.2% 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 Virginia earns more than $90,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,510 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. 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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