Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Texas
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Texas earn a median of $82,390 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,620; the top 10% earn over $102,150. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$75,370 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,370 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$90,510 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$123,440 median in Texas
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Texas
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Texas?
The median is $82,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,620 and the top 10% earn over $102,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 43 (+9% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.