Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • California
Fire Inspectors and Investigators in California earn a median salary of $99,290 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +27.2% vs the national median of $78,060. An estimated 1,090 fire inspectors and investigators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $81,330 to $137,320 depending on location.
$99,290
Avg median salary in California
$137,320
Highest paying metro
$81,330
Lowest paying metro
1,090
Employed in California
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Fire Inspectors and Investigators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $137,320 | $68,430 | $175,040 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,940 | $119,320 | $166,230 | 250 |
| Sacramento, CA | $102,500 | $76,900 | $120,160 | 80 |
| Oxnard, CA | $99,310 | $65,150 | $99,310 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $96,180 | $79,400 | $96,180 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $95,510 | $58,540 | $124,140 | 250 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $94,940 | $94,940 | $110,620 | 30 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $85,870 | $85,870 | $85,870 | 80 |
| Modesto, CA | $85,400 | $85,400 | $99,010 | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $82,890 | $76,190 | $103,450 | 170 |
| Fresno, CA | $81,330 | $70,320 | $97,390 | 40 |