Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Washington
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Washington earn a median of $122,900 a year, +62% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +62% ($75,920)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,810; the top 10% earn over $145,760. Nationally the range is $46,530 to $118,750.
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- Construction and Building Inspectors$96,140 median in Washington
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$104,910 median in Washington
- Government Property Inspectors and Investigators$88,790 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$88,790 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Police Identification and Records Officers$115,790 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$126,590 median in Washington
Fire Inspectors and Investigators pay in Washington
How much do fire inspectors and investigators make in Washington?
The median is $122,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,810 and the top 10% earn over $145,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for fire inspectors and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 43 (+62% vs. the national median of $75,920). Living costs are not included.