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Fire Inspector salary
Average fire inspector salary
$48,535
How much does a fire inspector make?
The average fire inspector salary in the United States is $48,535. Fire inspector salaries typically range between $33,000 and $70,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for fire inspectors is $23.33 per hour.
Fire inspector salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Fire inspectors earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Fire Inspector earn more?
Fire Inspector salary estimates from across the web
Average fire inspector salary by state
Highest paying states for fire inspectors
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi | $66,530 | $31.99 |
| 2 | Utah | $64,715 | $31.11 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $68,088 | $32.73 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $67,181 | $32.30 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $64,818 | $31.16 |
| 6 | Alaska | $72,261 | $34.74 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $64,576 | $31.05 |
| 8 | Ohio | $67,355 | $32.38 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $61,707 | $29.67 |
| 10 | California | $61,383 | $29.51 |
| 11 | Indiana | $56,257 | $27.05 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $65,384 | $31.43 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $53,965 | $25.94 |
| 14 | Missouri | $65,477 | $31.48 |
| 15 | Virginia | $57,736 | $27.76 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $52,652 | $25.31 |
| 17 | Colorado | $54,507 | $26.21 |
| 18 | Michigan | $57,548 | $27.67 |
| 19 | Maine | $52,040 | $25.02 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $58,066 | $27.92 |
| 21 | Alabama | $54,569 | $26.24 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $56,491 | $27.16 |
| 23 | Arizona | $52,739 | $25.36 |
| 24 | Oregon | $54,167 | $26.04 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $53,767 | $25.85 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $55,969 | $26.91 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $52,767 | $25.37 |
| 28 | Idaho | $42,855 | $20.60 |
| 29 | New York | $52,812 | $25.39 |
| 30 | Washington | $52,639 | $25.31 |
| 31 | Florida | $44,947 | $21.61 |
| 32 | Georgia | $42,754 | $20.55 |
| 33 | Texas | $45,300 | $21.78 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $45,561 | $21.90 |
| 35 | Nevada | $37,544 | $18.05 |
| 36 | Iowa | $42,785 | $20.57 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $48,038 | $23.10 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $38,623 | $18.57 |
| 39 | Vermont | $36,999 | $17.79 |
| 40 | Montana | $35,732 | $17.18 |
| 41 | Illinois | $44,001 | $21.15 |
| 42 | Maryland | $40,858 | $19.64 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $35,615 | $17.12 |
| 44 | Kansas | $41,043 | $19.73 |
| 45 | Connecticut | $40,417 | $19.43 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $36,171 | $17.39 |
| 47 | Rhode Island | $40,165 | $19.31 |
| 48 | Delaware | $41,141 | $19.78 |
| 49 | Massachusetts | $39,426 | $18.95 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $36,575 | $17.58 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $40,863 | $19.65 |
Highest paying cities for fire inspectors
The highest-paying cities for fire inspectors are Anchorage, AK, Rock Hill, SC, and Springfield, MO.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage, AK | $72,263 | $34.74 |
| 2 | Rock Hill, SC | $65,452 | $31.47 |
| 3 | Springfield, MO | $65,007 | $31.25 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City, UT | $64,562 | $31.04 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa, CA | $63,433 | $30.50 |
| 6 | Chesapeake, VA | $57,927 | $27.85 |
| 7 | New Berlin, WI | $56,640 | $27.23 |
| 8 | Lakewood, CO | $54,500 | $26.20 |
| 9 | Springfield, OR | $54,201 | $26.06 |
| 10 | Albuquerque, NM | $53,761 | $25.85 |
| 11 | Memphis, TN | $53,065 | $25.51 |
| 12 | Seattle, WA | $52,912 | $25.44 |
| 13 | Portland, ME | $52,909 | $25.44 |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $52,700 | $25.34 |
| 15 | Albany, NY | $50,951 | $24.50 |
| 16 | Schertz, TX | $45,819 | $22.03 |
| 17 | Oklahoma City, OK | $45,488 | $21.87 |
| 18 | Largo, FL | $45,103 | $21.68 |
| 19 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $43,149 | $20.74 |
| 20 | Meridian, ID | $43,038 | $20.69 |
Fire Inspector salary details
A fire inspector's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fire inspector's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| Average | $48,535 | $4,045 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying fire inspector jobs
The highest paying types of fire inspectors are fire safety director, fire prevention director, and fire official.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Safety Director | $67,324 | $5,610 | $32.37 | 22,193 |
| Inspector | $38,757 | $3,230 | $18.63 | 17,670 |
Top companies hiring fire inspectors now:
Which companies pay fire inspectors the most?
Fire inspector salaries at Siemens and STV Group are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fire inspector salary at companies like Johnson Controls and City of Largo are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siemens | $78,654 | $37.81 |
| 2 | STV Group | $75,384 | $36.24 |
| 3 | Johnson Controls | $65,360 | $31.42 |
| 4 | City of Largo | $62,159 | $29.88 |
| 5 | Mayor Ethan Berkowitz | $58,592 | $28.17 |
| 6 | EMCOR Group | $54,881 | $26.39 |
| 7 | CyberCoders | $53,184 | $25.57 |
| 8 | ADT Security Services | $51,037 | $24.54 |
| 9 | Bureau Veritas | $50,915 | $24.48 |
| 10 | Convergint | $50,434 | $24.25 |
| 11 | City of Reno | $49,827 | $23.96 |
| 12 | Tech Electronics | $48,821 | $23.47 |
| 13 | Fire & Life Safety America | $48,784 | $23.45 |
| 14 | Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co. | $48,775 | $23.45 |
| 15 | Fire Systems | $48,712 | $23.42 |
| 16 | The Cook & Boardman Group | $48,712 | $23.42 |
| 17 | Colorado State Express | $48,712 | $23.42 |
| 18 | VFS Fire & Security Services | $48,712 | $23.42 |
| 19 | Firetrol Protection Systems | $48,487 | $23.31 |
| 20 | DynaFire | $48,466 | $23.30 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Fire Inspector salary trends
The average fire inspector salary has risen by $8,473 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fire inspector earned $40,062 annually, but today, they earn $48,535 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for fire inspectors over the last decade.
Compare fire inspector salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average fire inspector salary over time
Compare fire inspector salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Dayton, OH
Fire Inspector salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,500 | $23.33 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $46,300 | $22.27 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | $47,000 | $22.58 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $44,500 | $21.40 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $43,900 | $21.11 | +2.9% |
Recently added fire inspector salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Fire Services, LLC | Fire Sprinkler Inspector | Denver, CO | 12/17/2024 | $70,958 |
| City of Coconut Creek | Fire Inspector | Coconut Creek, FL | 12/17/2024 | $70,916 |
| Hialeahfl | Fire Inspector | Hialeah, FL | 12/16/2024 | $43,186 |
| Fort Bend County | Fire Inspector-Fire Marshal's Office | Richmond, TX | 12/15/2024 | $52,613 |
| City of Atlanta | Fy25 Fire Inspector | Atlanta, GA | 12/15/2024 | $41,028 |
| Apiscaffold | Fire Sprinkler Inspector | High Point, NC | 12/15/2024 | $52,175 |
| Department of Homeland Security | Fire Inspector/Firefighter | Cape May, NJ | 12/14/2024 | $59,744 |
| Department of Defense | Fire Protection Inspector | Twentynine Palms, CA | 12/14/2024 | $57,007 |
| Whatcom County | Fire Inspector I, II or III (DOQ)-2 Positions Available | Bellingham, WA | 12/13/2024 | $58,937 |
| City of Seguin | Fire Inspector | Seguin, TX | 12/13/2024 | $66,976 |
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