Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $70,680 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.98
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $91,260
Employed locally 170
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $70,680
    75th
    $80,450
    90th
    $91,260

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 82% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fire Inspectors and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $123,080
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,120
    Washington $116,950

    Nearby metros — Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $94,560
    Michigan $86,770
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,430
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,240

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,990
    Firefighters $47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,960
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $65,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Atlanta, GA is $33.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.36 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries?

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Atlanta, GA is 9.5% below the national median of $78,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.