The average salary for a fire inspectors and investigator in the United States is $82,510, but the range typically falls between $57,110 and $101,530. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $39.67, with a range between $27.46 and $48.81.
There are approximately 14,200 people employed as a fire inspectors and investigator in the United States. With New York, Texas, New Jersey employing the highest number of fire inspectors and investigators.The state with the best pay for a fire inspectors and investigator is Ohio, with an average annual salary of $96,120, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $59,740.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $46,360 | $22.29 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,110 | $27.46 |
| Median | $74,160 | $35.65 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,530 | $48.81 |
| 90th Percentile | $137,220 | $65.97 |
The salary of a fire inspectors and investigator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a fire inspectors and investigator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for fire inspectors and investigators are Ohio, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada while the worst states are Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,130 | $54,950 | $67,680 |
| Alaska | $46,250 | $87,120 | $120,790 |
| Arizona | $53,090 | $70,280 | $88,960 |
| Arkansas | $40,000 | $61,010 | $80,090 |
| California | $54,450 | $98,480 | $139,780 |
| Colorado | $56,310 | $87,640 | $122,460 |
| Connecticut | $53,920 | $84,680 | $114,190 |
| Delaware | $34,300 | $57,660 | $80,240 |
| Georgia | $44,050 | $60,860 | $80,080 |
| Idaho | $48,210 | $68,340 | $97,730 |
| Illinois | $43,240 | $80,440 | $120,600 |
| Indiana | $39,310 | $61,440 | $92,520 |
| Iowa | $51,560 | $91,270 | $144,060 |
| Kansas | $40,870 | $62,180 | $91,080 |
| Kentucky | $35,510 | $55,340 | $83,270 |
| Louisiana | $36,120 | $63,060 | $95,840 |
| Maine | $47,670 | $65,110 | $108,720 |
| Maryland | $45,910 | $80,730 | $105,460 |
| Massachusetts | $47,870 | $74,420 | $109,570 |
| Michigan | $39,720 | $71,660 | $99,480 |
| Minnesota | $58,450 | $81,460 | $103,850 |
| Mississippi | $34,940 | $51,040 | $63,190 |
| Missouri | $41,500 | $90,970 | $156,670 |
| Nebraska | $47,050 | $68,790 | $104,460 |
| Nevada | $61,610 | $88,140 | $102,990 |
| New Hampshire | $53,680 | $74,210 | $96,980 |
| New Jersey | $46,450 | $72,680 | $104,190 |
| New Mexico | $38,860 | $58,930 | $81,310 |
| New York | $50,570 | $77,440 | $104,460 |
| North Carolina | $44,320 | $64,700 | $81,520 |
| North Dakota | $57,980 | $74,600 | $90,670 |
| Ohio | $55,640 | $96,120 | $124,800 |
| Oklahoma | $30,350 | $59,740 | $112,880 |
| Oregon | $54,320 | $99,420 | $119,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,000 | $62,630 | $87,350 |
| Rhode Island | $57,590 | $72,190 | $87,840 |
| South Carolina | $43,370 | $58,740 | $75,910 |
| Tennessee | $47,080 | $62,580 | $77,000 |
| Texas | $48,850 | $72,110 | $97,450 |
| Utah | $50,100 | $71,920 | $89,750 |
| Vermont | $54,190 | $66,700 | $74,380 |
| Virginia | $44,070 | $66,040 | $92,360 |
| Washington | $72,340 | $107,490 | $139,620 |
| West Virginia | $40,290 | $50,420 | $59,030 |
| Wisconsin | $33,820 | $62,040 | $88,510 |
Even between cities, the salary of a fire inspectors and investigator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for fire inspectors and investigators is Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, FL with an average salary of $137,500.The city with the lowest average salary for fire inspectors and investigators is Dalton, GA with an average salary of $50,780.
Areas with highest average salaries for fire inspectors and investigators
Areas with lowest average salaries for fire inspectors and investigators
The number of fire inspectors and investigators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of fire inspectors and investigators has increased by 190. On average, the number of fire inspectors and investigators has been increasing by 0.3% each year. The salary of fire inspectors and investigators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of fire inspectors and investigators has increased by $14,830. On average, the salary of fire inspectors and investigators has been increasing by 5.5% each year.
Fire Inspectors and Investigators are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for fire inspectors and investigators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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