Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $81,460 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.17
10th percentile $55,000
90th percentile $150,880
Employed locally 60
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,000
    25th
    $66,790
    50th (median)
    $81,460
    75th
    $99,320
    90th
    $150,880

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 83% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 17% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $92,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $83,370
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,840

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,820
    Firefighters $59,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Austin, TX is $39.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Austin, TX is 4.4% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,000 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,790.