Fire Inspectors and Investigators Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $86,950 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.81
10th percentile $55,670
90th percentile $105,580
Employed locally 50
National median $78,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,670
    25th
    $68,420
    50th (median)
    $86,950
    75th
    $96,010
    90th
    $105,580

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary vs area income 119% Median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary is 19% above 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $149,870
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $80,140
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,230
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $69,170
    Jacksonville, FL $68,790
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $63,600

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,100
    Firefighters$69,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,530
    Transportation Security Screeners$59,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$113,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Cape Coral, FL is $41.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fire Inspectors and Investigators salary in Cape Coral, FL is 11.4% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Fire Inspectors and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,670 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,420.