Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for fire inspectors and investigators is $36.50 an hour ($75,920 a year). About 13,800 people work in this job there.
Pay range for fire inspectors and investigators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.37 | $46,530 |
| 25% of workers | $28.22 | $58,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.50 | $75,920 |
| 75% of workers | $45.73 | $95,120 |
| 90% of workers | $57.09 | $118,750 |
Best-paying states for fire inspectors and investigators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $122,900 | 380 |
| Oregon | $115,080 | 0 |
| California | $99,230 | 1,350 |
| Maryland | $98,730 | 270 |
| Nevada | $93,450 | 190 |
| Colorado | $85,750 | 0 |
| Minnesota | $84,410 | 230 |
| Texas | $82,390 | 1,030 |
| Iowa | $81,860 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $81,140 | 200 |
Pay by state
- California · $99,230
- Florida · $75,660
- New Jersey · $60,100
- New York · $73,920
- North Carolina · $66,820
- Ohio · $59,280
- Texas · $82,390
Education, experience and outlook for fire inspectors and investigators
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
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