Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $90,610 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.56
10th percentile $49,490
90th percentile $111,710
Employed locally 220
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,490
    25th
    $75,250
    50th (median)
    $90,610
    75th
    $111,710
    90th
    $111,710

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 93% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 7% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $70,250

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,440
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$119,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$62,380
    Firefighters$73,000
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Baltimore, MD is $43.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Baltimore, MD is 16.1% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,490 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,250.