Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary by State
The national median pay for fire inspectors and investigators is $75,920 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,320 in Oklahoma to $122,900 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,530
- 25th percentile
- $58,690
- Median
- $75,920
- 75th percentile
- $95,120
- Top 10%
- $118,750
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 13,800 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $122,900 | +62% | $77,810 | $145,760 | 380 |
| 2 | Oregon | $115,080 | +52% | $67,210 | $150,500 | Not published |
| 3 | California | $99,230 | +31% | $60,080 | $150,590 | 1,350 |
| 4 | Maryland | $98,730 | +30% | $55,980 | $116,780 | 270 |
| 5 | Nevada | $93,450 | +23% | $65,370 | $111,980 | 190 |
| 6 | Colorado | $85,750 | +13% | $72,810 | $111,390 | Not published |
| 7 | Minnesota | $84,410 | +11% | $51,180 | $101,210 | 230 |
| 8 | Texas | $82,390 | +9% | $55,620 | $102,150 | 1,030 |
| 9 | Iowa | $81,860 | +8% | $41,640 | $116,040 | 30 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $81,140 | +7% | $56,320 | $125,460 | 200 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $80,490 | +6% | $50,830 | $112,340 | 420 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $80,320 | +6% | $61,810 | $97,400 | 40 |
| 13 | Alabama | $78,110 | +3% | $50,830 | $95,220 | 40 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $78,100 | +3% | $55,320 | $94,540 | 50 |
| 15 | Michigan | $77,460 | +2% | $45,010 | $100,050 | 250 |
| 16 | Missouri | $77,240 | +2% | $44,020 | $91,830 | 110 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $76,770 | +1% | $48,840 | $113,190 | 60 |
| 18 | Florida | $75,660 | 0% | $51,990 | $105,540 | 1,060 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $75,230 | −1% | $64,010 | $90,890 | 50 |
| 20 | Arizona | $74,780 | −2% | $52,860 | $94,940 | 240 |
| 21 | New York | $73,920 | −3% | $52,190 | $122,230 | 1,200 |
| 22 | Indiana | $73,340 | −3% | $50,040 | $92,520 | 200 |
| 23 | Idaho | $72,810 | −4% | $58,880 | $125,400 | 30 |
| 24 | Utah | $72,760 | −4% | $52,000 | $89,440 | 60 |
| 25 | Virginia | $70,460 | −7% | $52,510 | $90,070 | 100 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $66,820 | −12% | $39,260 | $90,890 | 870 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $66,600 | −12% | $36,980 | $132,370 | 160 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $64,820 | −15% | $40,660 | $131,980 | 80 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $64,680 | −15% | $54,870 | $78,530 | 160 |
| 30 | Georgia | $64,550 | −15% | $42,350 | $93,010 | 300 |
| 31 | Kansas | $64,290 | −15% | $44,440 | $98,140 | 90 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $63,400 | −16% | $47,150 | $87,560 | 390 |
| 33 | Illinois | $62,400 | −18% | $35,070 | $125,530 | 440 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $61,890 | −18% | $43,610 | $78,270 | 110 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $60,100 | −21% | $43,880 | $104,670 | 1,290 |
| 36 | Ohio | $59,280 | −22% | $42,580 | $130,530 | 520 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $59,080 | −22% | $35,780 | $95,890 | 280 |
| 38 | Maine | $58,240 | −23% | $36,050 | $104,440 | Not published |
| 39 | Arkansas | $57,990 | −24% | $42,790 | $83,320 | 40 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $55,970 | −26% | $44,050 | $71,290 | 100 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $55,260 | −27% | $42,170 | $69,410 | 140 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $52,490 | −31% | $42,310 | $66,490 | 70 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $37,320 | −51% | $31,450 | $98,180 | 160 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary questions
Which state pays fire inspectors and investigators the most?
Washington, with a median of $122,900 a year (+62% vs. the national median of $75,920). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays fire inspectors and investigators the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $37,320 a year (−51% vs. national).
Where do most fire inspectors and investigators work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,350, with a median of $99,230.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.