Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for fire inspectors and investigators is $36.38 an hour ($75,660 a year). About 1,060 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($75,920). Florida ranks 18th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fire inspectors and investigators in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.00 | $51,990 |
| 25% of workers | $28.95 | $60,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.38 | $75,660 |
| 75% of workers | $45.32 | $94,260 |
| 90% of workers | $50.74 | $105,540 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $88,260 | 350 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $79,700 | 140 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $78,100 | 50 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $77,230 | 30 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $76,370 | 40 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $73,140 | 170 |
| Jacksonville | $64,090 | 40 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $58,720 | 30 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $56,270 | 50 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $74,920 |
| Firefighters | $58,550 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $68,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $98,560 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $60,070 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $88,820 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $101,470 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $101,790 |
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