Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for fire inspectors and investigators is $39.61 an hour ($82,390 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($75,920). Texas ranks 8th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fire inspectors and investigators in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.74 | $55,620 |
| 25% of workers | $33.35 | $69,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.61 | $82,390 |
| 75% of workers | $45.53 | $94,710 |
| 90% of workers | $49.11 | $102,150 |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $94,690 | 290 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $82,390 | 410 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $80,510 | 50 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $68,650 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $75,370 |
| Firefighters | $60,180 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $64,810 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $79,660 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $52,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $81,710 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $123,440 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $101,440 |
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