SOC 33-2021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Fire Inspectors and Investigators is $78,062 per year ($37.53/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $60,715 and $105,394 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $149,864 per year. There are approximately 14,050 fire inspectors and investigators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $22.87 | $47,570 |
| P25 | $29.19 | $60,715 |
| P50MEDIAN | $37.53 | $78,062 |
| P75 | $50.67 | $105,394 |
| P90 | $72.05 | $149,864 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Fire Inspectors and Investigators is $78,062 per year ($37.53/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $60,715 and $105,394 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Fire Inspectors and Investigators is $149,864 per year ($72.05/hr). The 75th percentile is $105,394 per year.
Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn approximately $47,570 per year ($22.87/hr). The 25th percentile is $60,715 per year.
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