Profession

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

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California

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2025
33-2021SOC 2018 33-2021
GroupAll
Median75,920 USD
Average78,670 USD
Middle 50%58,690 USD - 95,120 USD
Decile range46,530 USD - 118,750 USD
Bottom decile46,530 USD
Top decile118,750 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
33-2021SOC 2018 33-2021
GroupAll
Median99,230 USD
Average102,500 USD
Middle 50%79,370 USD - 122,730 USD
Decile range60,080 USD - 150,590 USD
Bottom decile60,080 USD
Top decile150,590 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesFire Inspectors and Investigators